Archive: Linux
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Feb 20, 2012
2 CommentsHow to install windows xp on a computer already running on ubuntu linux?
Question by Jshizzie: How to install windows xp on a computer already running on ubuntu linux? I finished building my computer, i didn’t have a copy of windows xp at the time. So instead i just installed ubuntu. I now have my copy but i know nothing about linux. so may i have a link...
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Feb 17, 2012
1 Commentim running Linux on Windows XP as a virtual machine. Will it crash my computer?
Question by Mk: im running Linux on Windows XP as a virtual machine. Will it crash my computer? im running ‘Fedora 7′ using the ‘Vmware player’. Im using Windows XP as my main OS. I think this is called virtual machine technology. Is it safe to do this? OR will my computer crash in anyway?...
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Feb 14, 2012
No CommentsI have Linux on my laptop. How am I able to use my wireless card while running linux instead of windows?
Question by ekapaintball: I have Linux on my laptop. How am I able to use my wireless card while running linux instead of windows? Running Fedora. I have an Acer Aspire 5672WlMi. Best answer: Answer by mmdbsbcheck Aser site Know better? Leave your own answer in the...
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Feb 11, 2012
No Commentshow do you reformat your hard drive, while running yellow dog linux?
Question by david: how do you reformat your hard drive, while running yellow dog linux? i run yellow dog linux and want to erase everything on my hard drive including my os. how do i go about doing so? i have a powermac g4 cube. Best answer: Answer by IndubitablenessYou can’t format or delete the...
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Feb 07, 2012
3 CommentsQ&A: how do I find out all of the programs that are running on my linux computer?
Question by andy: how do I find out all of the programs that are running on my linux computer? I’m looking for different commands to find out if programs such as mysql, apache and everythign else that might be running. Is there something like “task manager” in linux? Also, how do I check to see...
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Feb 04, 2012
1 CommentHow would I go about buying and installing windows vista on a linux ubuntu computer?
Question by yoshi1512005: How would I go about buying and installing windows vista on a linux ubuntu computer? I bought a Mirus computer awhile back and it has a tag on it that said “Windows vista” certified, but it runs Ubuntu Linux. I’m pretty sure I can’t get the upgrade version of windows vista to...
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Feb 01, 2012
No CommentsQ&A: How do I watch a DVD movie on Ubuntu Linux?
Question by : How do I watch a DVD movie on Ubuntu Linux? I’ve tried the GNOME media player but whenever I click to play the movie there is no sound and the image is all scrambled up like digital cable with bad reception. What do I need to watch a DVD movie on Ubuntu...
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Jan 29, 2012
2 CommentsQ&A: Can i run full blown copy of linux while running my widows 7 ultimate at the same time. the same comp?
Question by : Can i run full blown copy of linux while running my widows 7 ultimate at the same time. the same comp? i have some programs on my comp that will not run properly in windows. They will run in linux. what should i do? where can i download linux? anyways please help...
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Jan 26, 2012
6 CommentsQ&A: Can I use both Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux on the same computer?
Question by Amitanshu G: Can I use both Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux on the same computer? I recently ordered a copy of Ubuntu Linux and it’s still with me though I haven’t started using it. I am going to get a laptop pretty soon( right now I have a desktop with Windows XP) and...
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Jan 22, 2012
2 CommentsI’m new to linux, and running DSL. What programs can I use?
Question by mr_fantastic_lol: I’m new to linux, and running DSL. What programs can I use? Obviously (without Win4Lin or Wine or something along those lines) I can only run linux files. However, if a program is made for, let us say, Debian or Suse will it run on another linux distribution? Or are they very...