Linux for a guy who is a Linux user at work? [root privileges] [linux box]
Q: Is there a tutorial for people who have used / using Linux, or in a work or academic environment, and want their own machine loaded with?
I about command line, partitions, etc.
Thing, Ive never SET UP a Linux box. Never hard disk partition, never had root privileges on a machine, would nothing.
What would you recommend?
Best Answer: 1. ok, many , many, MANY other p2p cross-platform clients exist other than limewire. Many are superior to what limewire offers but I'm not going into detail again otherwise I will get reported.
2. OpenOffice is cross-platform and is compatable with MS Word documents. Justbe sure to use a universal format when saving word l files, for word – save as ".RTF" Pretty much everyone can open RTF files, there isn't any silly macros like DOC files can have. PDF is also another universal format.
3. ok good, linux wasn't exactly designed with games in mind anyway, unless you like programming in buggy OpenGL a lot.
4. Umm, ok this isn't 2001 anymore, we got more more efficient hardware now that is multi-platform supported. Just yesterday I bought 6 gigs of corsair DDR3 1600 dominator ram, only $150.
5. I applaud you for hating on Apple. It's good that people recognize that they're constantly being ripped off from the (modified linux kernal) OSX and iPood players. Winamp is the best for Windows-based OS'es and many exist under the Debian flavors like Amarok (extremely well-done music library) or winamp cloness like XMMS.
6. False, Apple has plenty of vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited, but since Windows dominates the market share, it is ALWAYS under the vuln microscope. Linux you get a more controlled and open-source environment, so it is exponentially harder (but still potentially possible with packages.) If you want a security auditing distro, try backtrack3, a livecd so there's no need to install it on the hard drive.
7. Good. Make sure to go the extra step and load the following add-ons: "noscript" and "ad-block plus."
8. ? It's best practice to allow your OS to connect with its mothership every so often to see any latest updates. Don't be a pansy and say "Ohhhh, well I'm gonna wait until everything settles down now before I update…" – they are the ones who usually get pwned first.
9. Grub is your answer. Partition managers couldn't be easier.
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
I have heard of SuSe, but dont' knwo much about it. What makes it special?
Can't say what makes it special except that it just works for me. I suppose it's relative to your personal likes and dislikes.
guy
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Re:I will actually say go ahead and try gentoo. It isn't all about optimization and compiling. Portage (the package manager) is one of the best out there, and I like to manually configure and learn about my system. Plus, the community is one of the most helpful out there. Their support forums are second to none.
I will say this though. If you decide to try Gentoo, then read the manual. Follow every step. You usually won't have a problem if you do.
And yes, Gentoo is my distro of choice. It is what is running on all of my computers.
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Re:Hell, even I gave up trying to install Gentoo…
I'd recommend OpenSUSE 10 or Fedora Core 4. I love OpenSUSE…it's the most complete Linux distro I've run (out of Redhat, Mandrake, SUSE 8, OpenSUSE, Fedora Core). I've briefly used Debian (which my brother runs regularly) and it seems like it's a contender for my second or third choice. My brother is (going to be an) electrical engineer, so I figure if he can use Debian for his purposes anyone can for simpler things. He does a lot of office work (e-mails, documents, PDF) too.
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Re:Try openbsd instead of freebsd.
openbsd's installer is much easier to work with than freebsd's,
it will allow you to get the hang of BSD, after which you should probably be able to figure out freebsd's install.
also, another fun project is to take any OLD-SCHOOL machine and 2 NIC's and make a router/firewall out of OpenBSD / PF. I've found them to be more stable and better overall to use than your run-of-the-mill linksys/d-link/netgear/etc.. (plus you can connect via SSH, or SCP files to your firewall, now thats sweet)
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Re:You're right.
Well Ubuntu has worked very well for me (I prefer Gnome to KDE).
I will try Mandriva and FreeBSD.
I have heard of SuSe, but dont' knwo much about it. What makes it special?
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Re:Hmm, maybe it ISN'T the next step, then.
Well I'm biased against Gentoo so take my comments with a grain of salt, but I just don't see any advantage to using it over Ubuntu or Debian.
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Re:I recommend either Ubuntu or Fedora Core.
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Re:New to Linux installations I would suggest Mandriva,Unbuntu,Kubuntu, Mepis and my personal favorite SUSE 10.0
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
Gentoo is only the next step if you're really bored and like watching compiler output scroll by while you wait.
Hmm, maybe it ISN'T the next step, then.
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Re:Gentoo is only the next step if you're really bored and like watching compiler output scroll by while you wait.
Re:Also, sounds like the next step is Gentoo if I get these three installed correctly.
Re:OK I have installed Ubuntu on two machines now. I think I have a bad disk 1 for Mandriva and I was running into problems with the FreeBSD install, which turned out to be hardware related.
Ubuntu rocks, now gotta see how to get it to BOOT FASTER! Big help is that it's just ONE disc.
Thanks for all the help.
Re:Hey guys, I went with Ubuntu. I also have a copy of Mandriva, and a copy of FreeBSD with which I will be playing.
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Re:I say that you use whatever distribution that you are used to using, and learn it. If you use it at work, it will make it that much easier.
True that most distro's are a lot alike, but they all have their own way of doing things. If you use Redhat at work, then Fedora will be best for you to start with.
Anyway, have fun!
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Re:My answer of the day is Fedora Core.
Re:For desktop/ease of use out of box-Ubuntu, SimplyMepis
For "guts of linux" learning-Gentoo
For lots of support/good community: Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo, Fedora Core
My personal flavor of the year: Debian (works well, best package management, clean box on install, no fluff like Ubuntu, which is a Debian based clone)
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