In Praise Of Linux

im using the latest version of ubuntu on a 4 year old dell 780 optiplex and I am more than impressed with the speed and agility of the machine. Im so impressed that I have asked my friend for an old dell laptop so I can go mobile with this thing.
my question is.... do i install the same distro for a laptop as i am using on this desktop or is there a widely used laptop distro that the linux experts always use or at least on avarage use more than any other.
thanks guys

Hi, please excuse any misunderstanding about the title.

I'm an experienced computer user, but not with Linux. As a matter of fact, even with Windows, I only do so much at the command prompt.

I am looking for a very fast (boot and etc.) Linux system, that has nothing more than a command prompt. No X-Windows. However, I would like to configure X-Windows immediately after an installation.

I noticed the LFS project. Very cool, but way too complex for me. It is exactly what I'm looking for, except, I would like the basic system to already be proven, maybe even with security updates.

The biggest most important thing is (ONLY WHAT I WANT). I don't want dozens of browsers, a hundred text editors, or any other cool or stupid open source or commercial software. I simply am looking for what Dos 6.22 was in Linux.

There are many distros. Can you guys help me pick one out that is light, secure and ready to be configured to run X windows or X-Free or Xorg, I'm not sure what the best is right now.

PS: I'm a linux noob, but I have had several decent installations of Ubuntu, and some experience with the command line, including compiling software, but still a beginner.

on my netbook xubuntu 32bit an aspire one 110l often crash at about 90% system load and temp are quite good max 62 C° (acerhdf) 47C° (Core=) where can I find why it crashes since some days? Linux hp 3.13.0-44-generic #73-Ubuntu SM

Hi, my name is Daniel & I've been considering trying out Linux. A friend of mine says he's got Linux's Ubuntu, & says he really likes it. I've got experience building computers, & Computer Networking. I've got a Desktop w/a free (empty, unformatted) 150 GB Seagate HDD, so I'd like to try using that HDD for a version of Linux. I'm running Win. 7 Ultimate on my primary drive, but I had to install the Win. 7 Ult. 32 bit disc for it to run successfully. I'm considering a dual boot system.

The System I built has an ASUS (A8N-SLI) 64 bit, Socket 939, NVidia N-Force4 Motherboard, w/an AMD, Athlon XP 4000+ 64 bit CPU. I've got 2 ASUS/NVidia G-Force N6800GT PCI Express Graphics Cards, w/256 MB DDR3 RAM each (using my SLI). I've got 2-1 GB 184 pin sticks of Corsair 3200+, 400 Mhz, CL-2 DDR-RAM. I' ve also got a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Sound System (4.1), w/internal PCI Card & external control box that runs w/Fire Wire. I've also got an Acer 24" Digital monitor, & 1 CD/DVD Burner,& 1 NEC Dual Layer DVD Burner.
I went into detail, just in case my system has something requiring a certain version of Linux. My main problem is, I don't know anything about coding, so I guess I need a version of Linux w/a robust GUI. I thank you in advance for your time & consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. -)

In August of this year I'm going to build a dedicated linux audio computer. I have been using ubuntu studio on my cheapo dell optiplex to learn linux and to get used to different programs and see which ones I need.

Lubuntu seems to use less cpu than ubuntu studio for the same program. I don't want any other programs on my system part from ardour, jack and a few misc MP3 players. All audio. It says that ubuntu studio is a low latency program, does this mean that Lubuntu isn't low latency? It seems that Lubuntu is running the program easier but I'm nervous to go with it because I fear it may be missing certain components to keep it less needy of cpu power.
What are your thoughts on this.

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this community and i just have a basic Linux knowledge especialy Ubuntu+ UbuntuServer. I'm Studying IT its my last year and im working on a thesis called "Windows Vs Linux". I'm trying to setup a virtual company environment in windows and the same in Linux. I want to compare the both... what are the pros and cons from both operating systems, stability, Security, managability, TCO,... . I did some research and stuff but for the Linux part its not easy... So i have a few questions, hopefully I'm getting some response. First of all I'm thinking of using Ubuntuserver LTS as server side OS and for the workclients Mint or ubuntu. Is this a good distro choice ?

My second and i think its the hardest part of setting up a manageable Linux Company environment is an Active directory alternative that offers the same functionality in Linux. Is this possible ? Ok you have like openlDAP and stuff but thats just basic authentication password and shit, but do you have something like GPOS for Linux ?

I'm hoping someone can help me out a bit

Grtz

Hey guys, im a long time Mac user but I want to have a Linux computer in my office for web based stuff and fixing hard drives.... I'm going to buy a used computer from eBay to install my Linux software as I believe that Linux is a lot faster than Mac or windows and doesnt need the latest hardware to compete.

In order to be at least as fast as a windows computer but no more than $100. What range of computer should I be looking at? What specs should I look for? And once I get it should I run Ubuntu or mint for web based things and hard drive repair? As you no doubt know, the Linux lingo is a bit difficult sometimes so please bear with me. I'm doing the best I can.

Weird question I know, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

Hey guys, what's the best way to try out distros? Do I completely reinstall each time I want to change a distro and if so, would nt that wipe all my data? Or does my personal data , text files etc etc stay on the system and only the distro changes?

My Linux computer comes today and it has Ubuntu installed which I believe is a very popular and stable system but I really want to check out the so evolve distro because it looks fantastic and the reviews were very favorable. BUT I was warned on this forum not to get involved with beta distros until I know what I'm doing.

Does swapping distros erase all data ?

I have a Dell Inspiron Mini 1012, which came with a Windows XP operating system. I would like to change to a Linux operating system. Which one would be best for such limited--small capacity--hardware?

Hi guys,

I'm new to the forum and the first problem appeared, hope u guys can help me out!


Just changed my system from Windows to Linux and have some issues to get my Wifi Stick
Fritz! WLAN USB N v 2 working.

1. I downloaded the newest drivers for Win64-Bit from the AVM Homepage.
2. Started ndiswrapper Selected the fwlan64.inf -> Clicked on install.
3. Error Message appears :
modprobe: FATAL: Module ndiswrapper not found
4. Uninstalled ndiswrapper (thought probably and older version could fix this was reading on some Ubuntu Forum cause i couldnt find anything for Ziron)

Any help appreciated!

Thank you so much!

Edit: Some more info

System Log:

Quote:
stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2085.487551] usb 2-1.6: USB disconnect, device number 13
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.452762] usb 2-1.6: new high-speed USB device number 14 using ehci-pci
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.549669] usb 2-1.6: New USB device found, idVendor=057c, idProduct=8501
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.549674] usb 2-1.6: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.549677] usb 2-1.6: Product: FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N v2
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.549680] usb 2-1.6: Manufacturer: AVM Berlin
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.549682] usb 2-1.6: SerialNumber: 246511430F18
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.624607] usb 2-1.6: reset high-speed USB device number 14 using ehci-pci
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.719007] ieee80211 phy4: rt2x00_set_rt: Info - RT chipset 5592, rev 0222 detected
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.756314] ieee80211 phy4: rt2x00usb_vendor_request: Error - Vendor Request 0x09 failed for offset 0x0000 with error -32
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.756320] ieee80211 phy4: rt2x00lib_probe_dev: Error - Failed to allocate device
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name kernel: [ 2086.756349] rt2800usb: probe of 2-1.6:1.0 failed with error -32
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name mtp-probe: checking bus 2, device 14: "/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1d.0/usb2/2-1/2-1.6"
Feb 12 16:34:23 stani-System-Product-Name mtp-probe: bus: 2, device: 14 was not an MTP device
Feb 12 16:34:24 stani-System-Product-Name usb_modeswitch: switched to 057c:ffffffff on 002/013
uname -a

Quote:
Linux stani-System-Product-Name 3.13.0-32-generic #57-Ubuntu SMP Tue Jul 15 03:51:08 UTC 2014 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
stani@stani-System-Product-Name:~$
lsusb
Quote:
Bus 002 Device 006: ID 0b05:179c ASUSTek Computer, Inc.
Bus 002 Device 014: ID 057c:8501 AVM GmbH
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 1ea7:1005
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 046d:c326 Logitech, Inc.
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 002: ID 05e3:0727 Genesys Logic, Inc. microSD Reader/Writer
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub