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| Thread ID: 79060 | 2007-05-06 22:11:00 | Linux OS, what's the best for newbie? | jabbapam (10283) | Press F1 |
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| 547839 | 2007-05-08 00:07:00 | Im with Bletch. While its nice that DSE _do_ sell Linux, you're best off downloading the latest version, or getting it mailed. In linux, things are constantly improving, and there are always reasons why its worth having the latest version of the Distro :) | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 547840 | 2007-05-08 05:29:00 | I have loaded suse10.2, which was recommended by kjaada, i like it sofar. But I can't get connected to the internet with my belkin wireless G pci card. During installation it said that it needed a firmware upgrade?? Then after installation it said that the DHCP was already in use. Can anyone help me with this? |
jabbapam (10283) | ||
| 547841 | 2007-05-08 06:29:00 | Put Suse Wireless into Google and all will be revealed. | kjaada (253) | ||
| 547842 | 2007-05-08 08:11:00 | Oh boy, this is harder than i thought. I've tried installing ndiswrapper and the belkin files. But cant get the script to work when I type it into terminal. this is what I was worried about when i started this little project. I don't understand how to do this terminal stuff at all. What can I do!? |
jabbapam (10283) | ||
| 547843 | 2007-05-08 09:26:00 | IIRC Ubuntu comes with ndiswrapper & stuff all setup ;) | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 547844 | 2007-05-08 10:14:00 | Jaddapam, OK first - take a deep breath. I found for someone who doesn't know anything about Linux (and I still know very little) that the first thing is to try not to get too frustrated. It's a little like learning to walk again - looks easy (and actually is) you just need to take time learning the basics. Next - try googling the problem and see if these is anything that comes from the query. Next - join the Suse forums and search there. If you can't find anything - go to the newbie section and ask the question. One thing I've found so far is that Linux forums from virtually every distro are really helpful. If you still can't get a solution - then still try other live CDs. Maybe Suse isn't going to be perfect for you. I tried it and really like the feel - but had problems setting up X with my vid card - so kept trying others. I'll go back to Suse once I'm more confident. Suggest maybe Knoppix or Mepis? If they fire up OK from CD and recognise all your hardware then at least you're halfway home. Once you do get going - try this link Linux Lessons (www.linux.org). It has some online courses for Linux & may help with getting to know the terminal etc. Sorry I can't help with the specific Suse problem. |
Brooko (8444) | ||
| 547845 | 2007-05-08 10:45:00 | The DSE disks are often out of date though - certainly the ones in the Lower Hutt store are anyway. I would agree they are often 1 or 2 versions out so I don't see the point of getting them. |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 547846 | 2007-05-08 20:04:00 | Jaddapam, OK first - take a deep breath. I found for someone who doesn't know anything about Linux (and I still know very little) that the first thing is to try not to get too frustrated. It's a little like learning to walk again - looks easy (and actually is) you just need to take time learning the basics. Next - try googling the problem and see if these is anything that comes from the query. Next - join the Suse forums and search there. If you can't find anything - go to the newbie section and ask the question. One thing I've found so far is that Linux forums from virtually every distro are really helpful. If you still can't get a solution - then still try other live CDs. Maybe Suse isn't going to be perfect for you. I tried it and really like the feel - but had problems setting up X with my vid card - so kept trying others. I'll go back to Suse once I'm more confident. Suggest maybe Knoppix or Mepis? If they fire up OK from CD and recognise all your hardware then at least you're halfway home. Once you do get going - try this link Linux Lessons (www.linux.org). It has some online courses for Linux & may help with getting to know the terminal etc. Sorry I can't help with the specific Suse problem. That is a great reply you go to head of the class. kjaada |
kjaada (253) | ||
| 547847 | 2007-05-09 14:27:00 | I agree with those who have said that Xandros 3.02 OCE (free edition) is the most windows like Linux, which makes it easy to cross over, but it's not really like any of the other linux's in the way it feels to use. I found the Linux Distribution Chooser (www.zegeniestudios.net) to be VERY useful. It has a set of questions which it tailors to you. For example if you say you have limited computer knowledge it will focus on easier linux's and ask you easier questions. If you say you have alot of knowledge it will ask very complicated questions to find the best advanced linux for you. I used it over a year ago when I chose Xandros 3.02 OCE, and have used it many times since. |
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