Feb

24

Which distribution should I install?

February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

People always ask me with this kind of question, commonly they were looking up for a distro that close enough to Windows OS appearance. It’s important to see the hardware factor, Since every Linux distribution contains the basic packages and can be built to meet almost any requirement (because they all use the Linux kernel). 

Just make sure if the distribution will run on your hardware, read carefully the versions of the distributions, is it 32 bit or 64 bit support, x86 or powerPC minded? Don’t get lost in these. you only need to consider if the distribution will run on your hardware.

LinuxPPC for example has been made to run on MacIntosh and other PowerPCs and does not run on an ordinary x86 based PC. LinuxPPC does run on the new Macs, but you can’t use it for some of the older ones with ancient bus technology.

Another tricky case is Sun hardware, which could be an old SPARC CPU or a newer UltraSparc, both requiring different versions of Linux.

Some Linux distributions are optimized for certain processors, such as Athlon CPUs, while they will at the same time run decent enough on the standard 486, 586 and 686 Intel processors. Sometimes distributions for special CPUs are not as reliable, since they are tested by fewer people. Most Linux distributions offer a set of programs for generic PCs with special packages containing optimized kernels for the x86 Intel based CPUs. These distributions are welltested and maintained on a regular basis, focusing on reliant server implementation and easy installation and update procedures. Examples are Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, SuSE and Mandriva, which are by far the most popular Linux systems and generally considered easy to handle for the beginning user, while not blocking professionals from getting the most out of their Linux machines. Linux also runs decently on laptops and middle-range servers. Drivers for new hardware are included only after extensive testing, which adds to the stability of a system.

Every distribution comes with different desktop package, While the standard desktop might be Gnome on one system, another might offer KDE by default. Generally, both Gnome and KDE are available for all major Linux distributions. Other window and desktop managers are available for more advanced users.

I recommend that beginners stick to a mainstream distribution, supporting all common hardware and applications by default. The following are very good choices for novices:

  1. Ubuntu
  2. Fedora
  3. Opensuse
  4. Mandriva
  5. Slackware

Downloadable ISO-images can be obtained from LinuxISO.org, or you can get the address on www.distrowatch.com or The main distributions can be purchased in any decent computer shop.

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Jan

30

LINUX MANUAL PAGE (THE MAN PAGES)

January 30, 2009 | 7 Comments

LINUX MANUAL PAGE (THE MAN PAGES)

If you are really novice to Linux and somehow lose or don’t have your Linux documentation, you can see the manual for almost every command on the Linux you are using on. you can type man command on the terminal (text mode) follow with the command you want to know the manual. 

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Jan

30

TIPS ON USING BASH FEATURES

January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

TIPS ON USING BASH FEATURES 

While you use Terminal or run your Linux on text mode, you can use this special key to help you work easier. Here it is: 

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Jan

30

ABSOLUTE LINUX BASICS COMMANDS

January 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Quickstart commands, you have to type this commands on terminal. 

ls Commands will displays a list of files in the current working directory, you can see that this command is similar to

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Jan

22

PC/OS a Lightweight Linux Dsitributions

January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fast and good Operating System that will run fast on your Old Machine? Try this One, PC/OS derivates from Xubuntu offers you a fast, lightweight and reliable Operating System. 

PC/OS use Xfce as default window manager, along with others lightweight Applications. So it will run smooth and fast on P III computers with only 128 Mb memory installed.

Now you can dig the grave, take your old computers back to live. No worry about upgrading your hardware for compatibility reason or whatsoever. PC/OS will detect your old hardware nicely and make it work. 

You can download PC/OS here   

 

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Jan

22

LINUX MINT

January 22, 2009 | 2 Comments

Linux Mint, one of my favorites GNU/Linux Operating System, Linux Mint derivates from Ubuntu. The latest version is Linux Mint 6 code name Felicia. Actually I haven’t tried the latest version; I’ve only tried the Linux mint 5 code name elyssa. 

Linux Mint offers you a beautiful and gorgeous look of Ubuntu as well as its extraordinary ability. Linux Mint comes with fully supported multimedia codecs, but there also a standard version without this Multimedia codecs. It’s up to you which one is fit your expectation.

As usually Linux Mint like other Linux Distributions includes full standard application ready to use, Office Apps, graphic, network and others. So you don’t have to worry about your daily job, you can get your office work done as soon as the installation finished. The installation itself only take 30 Minute of time.

   

Linux Mint minimum requirement is P IV or later with 512 Mb Memory, I’ve tried Linux Mint 5 on my P III computer and it runs well. I guest it will run faster on its minimum requirement Computers specification.

Linux mint can use Ubuntu Repository to add other application with synaptic package manager.

If you’re looking for a good looking Computer OS, Linux Mint is right for you, download Linux Mint iso image here

 

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Jan

22

gOS Linux Distribution

January 22, 2009 | 3 Comments

gOS

Dear readers, have you ever heard about gOS Linux Distribution? Yes, it’s a brand new Linux Distribution derivates from Ubuntu. It has a nice and attractive windows manager, almost look like Mac OS X to me.

gOS comes in a green themes with so many gadgets installed. You can download more gadgets using its install package manager. gOS runs better on P IV or better with 512 Mb memory. But I’ve tried It on my P III machine, Live CD runs well, The OpenOfficeOrg runs well too.

 

Include standard applications are, OpenOfficeOrg for Office work, Gimp for Graphic design work and much more.

gOS also comes with Wine already installed, for your Info Wine is an application to run Windows’s Applications on Linux OS.

So What else you are looking for? If you want a free edition of Mac OS X style, you can get gOS for your desktop.

You can download gOS here

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Jan

22

FEDORA PROJECT

January 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

  

Fedora is one of a good GNU/Linux Distro to use. Its stability and reliability is as solid as rock. This Operating System also runs fast on most computers, even on an old P III Computers. Fedora offers a full of ready to use free Applications, except may be for Multimedia Codec’s, you have to Installed it manually due to the Copyrights matters.

Last version I’ve try was the Fedora 9.0 code name Sulphur, Yes it runs so fast on my P III 866 MHz Computers and 256 Mb SDRAM. Every Application runs well, Almost Flawless. The main problem is, that I have a problem with my Old Soundcard Setting. Fedora can’t detect my ISA PCI ES 1868 Soundcard and I found trouble on manual setting too. Modprobing is Useless, I wonder what’s wrong with Alsa.

 my soundcard don't work

But Overall, Fedora is a dependable Operating System, whether you use it for desktop or server minded. It’s recommended for people who looking up for a Fast, reliable, dependable and solid Operating System.

The latest version is Fedora 10, You can download Fedora here

 

 

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Jan

21

NEW VISUALIZATIONS FOR TOTEM/RHYTHMBOX

January 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Dear reader, Are you a fan of Totem or Rhytmbox?  Both of them are Multimedia player on Linux OS known better on Ubuntu. They include a good animation that appears during music play back. But Ubuntu only put one kind of animation. SO if you’re like to watch them , you can add more by installing libvisual-0.4- plugins package, here’s how to :

Using Synaptic package manager (I Assume you are connected to Internet or put a DVD Repository),  search and install libvisual-0.4- plugins package, once the package has installed, In Totem, click edit-Preferences-select display tab and then coose one type of animation that fit your taste. For RhytmBox, Click View-Visualitation to start animation and then select from drop down menu list.

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Jan

20

SLACKWARE 12.2

January 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Dear Readers, I’ve been using Slackware Since year 2008, yes still newbie. Currently i’m using Slackware version 12.1.
At 10 Dec 2008, Patrick Volkerding and Slackware crew released the newest Version of Slackware, the slackware 12.2.
This latest version contains :

  • Kernel 2.6.27.7
  • Xorg 1.4.2 X Server (with many driver, library, and application updates)
  • XFCE 4.4.3
  • KDE 3.5.10
  • simplified wired and wireless networking with wicd in /extra
  • package upgrade management with slackpkg moved into the main tree
  • support for non-usb-storage digital cameras through libgphoto2
  • pm-utils (tools to support suspend and hibernate through HAL)
  • And much more.

Slackware as one of the old and the best Distribution that still Exist today are offering a stunning and fascinating Operating System that we can get freely. You can support the Developer team by buying stuff at Slackware store.

Thanks to Mr. Patrick Volkerding

You can Download the Iso Image here :

Indonesia Here :
ftp://dl2.foss-id.web.id/iso/slackware/12.2/

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