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| Thread ID: 41368 | 2004-01-08 23:04:00 | Just bitten the linux bullet | Barnabas (4562) | Press F1 |
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| 206147 | 2004-01-08 23:04:00 | I have just installed Linux Mandrake. Version 8.0 was the only one I had. Now having been a windows user for years, the first thing I would do after a fresh windows installation is to run for patches, install antivirus and firewall with spyware detection followed shortly after. My question is, now that I have installed Linux, what is the next step that I should take. I found a firewall on the installation disk and think that I set it up but really have no idea. Also installed opera but had to look around for ages before I could figure out how to run it. Turned out to be the RUN box thing like in windows. How to I create a shortcut to the program on the desktop or something like that? Finally are there any good Linux newbie newbie guides that anyone knows of. I read the ones that Geoff Palmer did a while back but the didnt provide much enlightenment. Thanks B. ps have kept windows box running incase inner workings of linux drives me insane and Im forced to test the bounce capacity of my old 233. |
Barnabas (4562) | ||
| 206148 | 2004-01-08 23:10:00 | This site looks to have some relevent info- http://www.linuxquestions.org/ Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org. You can visit our forum where Linux newbies can ask questions and Linux experts can offer advice. Topics include security, installation, networking and much more. Feel free to browse the board, perform a search, view the man pages online or view the index. If you would like to post you must be a member. |
metla (154) | ||
| 206149 | 2004-01-09 00:29:00 | I presume your GUI will be either KDE or Gnome . Have a look at the "taskbar" of the screen . There will be a K or a foot at the lefthand side . Click on that and use your Windows experience . I'm not sure that it''s a good idea, but people have put a lot of work into making this behave like Windows . Just remember that many things are different . If you did a standard installation there will be a lot of documentation . Have a look at FAQ 80 for some reading . . . Rute (available online and as a book) and Linux Cookbook (online) are two very good resources . . . |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 206150 | 2004-01-09 00:57:00 | it is easier to get used to kde or gnome than makeing it look like windows. | ilikelinux (1418) | ||
| 206151 | 2004-01-09 01:02:00 | Mandrake ships with a firewall built in which you set when you install it . It is available from the Mandrake Control Center | Internet . It should be perfectly adequate for a dialup type connection (either set to medium or highest setting) . Although you can get antivirus programs for Linux you are much less likely to get a virus . I don't run one on my Linux boxes . Welcome to Linux . You will now be called anti Microsoft/Microsoft basher even if just want to explore alternatives . |
Dolby Digital (160) | ||
| 206152 | 2004-01-09 23:57:00 | So where are the settings to change the screen resolution and refresh rate? Im having problems with my kvm switch and switching between windows and linux. B. |
Barnabas (4562) | ||
| 206153 | 2004-01-10 00:09:00 | No, it's not easier to get used to KDE or Gnome. People generally stick with things they like, and if they come across something new, chances are they will customise it to their own needs. No one said anything about making it look like the Windows taskbar, just making it act like the Windows taskbar - which it essentially does, in any case. |
agent (30) | ||
| 206154 | 2004-01-10 00:22:00 | actually kde and gnome are very similar the "start menu" are in the same place, and are virtually the same, there are icons in the desktop etc... |
Megaman (344) | ||
| 206155 | 2004-01-10 00:55:00 | Configuration --> Mandrake Control Center --> Hardware --> Change your screen res Ok, there is no refresh rate. |
Dolby Digital (160) | ||
| 206156 | 2004-01-10 01:03:00 | > actually kde and gnome are very similar Correction: Kde and GNOME can be made to look very similar! > the "start menu" are in the same place, and are > virtually the same, there are icons in the desktop > etc... Not quite sorry bud. Sure, if you install Fedora with their Bluecurve theme (Man I hate that look) then Fedora/Redhat have gone to extra lengths to specifically make them look the same. Personally I dont like Lycoris Desktop/LX and its theming. Sure its similar to WindowsXP's default look, but there's already enough PC's in the world using that Default Luna theme, how bout a little variety! Here's a default GNOME 2.4 look from Gentoo: josiahspackman.orcon.net.nz Here's a default KDE 3.1.x look from Slackware 9.1: josiahspackman.orcon.net.nz Now AFAIK, Neither taint the origional look, although they provide extra themes so you can do it. Its like comparing Apples to Carrots.. Sure, both are same in that they are a fruit, but they look rather different none-the-less. Only thing is you can make KDE/GNOME look similar if you _really_ want ;-) Chill. |
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