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| Thread ID: 49901 | 2004-10-04 09:52:00 | Which linux should i use for.... | Rpg_pro (5689) | Press F1 |
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| 278205 | 2004-10-05 06:26:00 | I agree with Murray P, Using RJ45 all the way :-) | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 278206 | 2004-10-10 09:25:00 | i cant use the ethernet connection through a hub, doesnt seem to work. The computers cant detect the modem | Rpg_pro (5689) | ||
| 278207 | 2004-10-10 09:42:00 | > i cant use the ethernet connection through a hub, > doesnt seem to work. The computers cant detect the > modem Try connecting modem to 1 computer through eth first, without the hub, see if you can get it to work like that. Then introduce the hub, and resolve any new issues. D. |
drb1 (4492) | ||
| 278208 | 2004-10-10 09:57:00 | All the discussion about which distribution is (in my opinion) without much point. Something that is often misunderstood is that Linux is a kernel - so the basic features are the same regardless of which distribution you use (it is largely personal choice). Actually Linux should be known as GNU/Linux (see www.gnu.org). Most of the software that surrounds the kernel comes from the free software foundation (FSF) which began in 1984. |
JohnD (509) | ||
| 278209 | 2004-10-10 10:04:00 | > i cant use the ethernet connection through a hub, doesn't seem to work. > The computers cant detect the modem What hub, is it combined with the modem/router or separate? Use the uplink port (or just plain Link, usually printed on an end port) on the modem to connect to the uplink port on the hub (if separate), then connect the PC's to standard ports on the hub. If it's a combined hub I believe you can plug into any port because the uplink connection is internal. Is that clear? Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 278210 | 2004-10-10 10:12:00 | Linux is Linux - GNU is NOT Unix, nor is it Linux. The Kernel itself is not "GNU" software, as gnu.org are developing the GNU/Hurd. Linux (IMO) should be known as Linux, because that's all the kernel is! Anything else that you use in conjunction (Again, IMO) should be named by Distro, eg: Fedora Core Linux, Yoper Linux, Gentoo Linux, Linux From Scratch etc. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 278211 | 2004-10-10 10:26:00 | > All the discussion about which distribution is (in my > opinion) without much point. Something that is often > misunderstood is that Linux is a kernel - so the > basic features are the same regardless of which > distribution you use (it is largely personal > choice). So he said Linux instead of distro... who cares - they are essentially accepted as interchangeable terms. Different distributions have different targets - Mandrake/Knoppix is aimed at n00bs, Debian tends to be aimed more professionally, BSD is for the security nuts. They also have their pros and cons such as Debians fantastic package management etc. Your argument in a different scenario: Question: What kind of vehicle should I use for driving up back country and through a few streams with no paved road? Your scenario: Well son, all vehicles are basically the same, they have an engine, usually four wheels, a control column and a gearbox, so it really doesn't matter what you take. Thus getting his Reliant Robin stuck in a rather inaccessible place (yes I realise these ahve three wheels) Reality: Whilst all cars have an engine and wheels etc, there are some which are more suited to specific kinds of tasks than others. For example large vehicles such as four wheel drives are perfect for mounting curbs, driving round supermarket carparks and double parking outside schools with hazard lights on, whereas smaller japanese imported cars are better for putting mags, coffee can exhausts and stickers on then driving through town at 20 kph with the windows down. Thus a more informed and investigative approach to selecting an appropriate vehicle. |
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438) | ||
| 278212 | 2004-10-10 10:53:00 | W.T.F. The Cluster Knoppix community and the Drug Reaserchers in it, will be interested to learn they are "n00bs". Are any of you ever going to outline the differences fundementally between the basic linux types, for the curious uninformed? Or are you going to continue enforcing the stereotype that those who know and understan linux really dont want to share with the general population, for fear they will no longer appear as intelligent and superior. D. |
drb1 (4492) | ||
| 278213 | 2004-10-10 11:08:00 | > The Cluster Knoppix community and the Drug > Reaserchers in it, will be interested to learn they > are "n00bs". I didn't say exclusively n00bs, however Mandrake especially is targeted at newbies, and CD-based Knoppix is usually a taster to things to come. Knoppis is just Debian anyway with an automated installer and hardware detection process. |
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438) | ||
| 278214 | 2004-10-10 11:30:00 | > > The Cluster Knoppix community and the Drug > > Reaserchers in it, will be interested to learn > they > > are "n00bs" . > > I didn't say exclusively n00bs, however Mandrake > especially is targeted at newbies, and CD-based > Knoppix is usually a taster to things to come . Alarge part of the Euro and part of the U . S . market will debate that strongly . Many are asking more of "MDK 10 . 1 move" than it can give, and holding Knopix as a bench mark . The ability to carry only a disk and a flash card as opposed to a lappie is seen as a great advantage, there is a growing demand for this funcionality . Also for more and larger bootable flash drives, booting direct, not requiring cd or kernell on a floppy . > Knoppis is just Debian anyway with an automated > installer and hardware detection process . Nice duck on the rest . D . |
drb1 (4492) | ||
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