Posts Tagged ‘linux operating system’

open source > allows programmers to make changes in operating system code.
A) server running the Linux operating system
B) handheld computer/smartphone/PDA running Palm OS
C) personal computer running the windows operating system

I have a laptop I want to download latest drivers on it such as the video card but I am using a Linux operating system, Ubuntu.
I am very new at this Linux stuff and it can be frustrating. I don’t have the money now to buy a user friendly os so I am experimenting. Any help will be great! ;}

My wireless assistant is build into the computer but I don’t know how to get it working when I am working with Linux. What do I need to do?

its has several .xxx options…. like .tar, .gx , .rpm ,.bz2 .deb. im using kubuntu linux 8.10 and when i try to install using wine it tells me to enter the proxy. whats a proxy and what do i enter when it asks?

Hi i have a linux operating system running ubuntu 10.4 and i got a netgear wnda3100 wireless adapter so i can recieve wifi and the archive manager that runs with linux wont allow me to install the disk for netgear. THe archive manager also will not allow me to install anything else onto the computer.. PLEASE HELP!

I use the Linux operating system on my Acer Aspire One and have installed Gimp to edit photos. I would like to set Gimp as the default to open photos but can’t find out how to do this. Can anyone help please? Thanks for your time.

Okay, I’ve looked around, but can’t find a proper answer from Linux users. They tell me that it’s a "GNU Unix Linux Operating system with customizable" blah blah blah.

I’ve heard it’s a GREAT system to run, but what is it in a nutshell?

I know that GNU means freeware basically, but please, someone want to help me out here?

What’re the benefits of running a linux system compared to Mac or Microsoft? I know it’s very uncompatiable with many programs, but what’re the benefits of using it?

I have a few linux questions. When I’m on a terminal, what do I type to figure out the operating system?

Secondly, what do I type to determine how many bits (32-bit or 64-bit) are the computer?

Thanx.

I am a bit new to this Linux but I’ve heard about it and I want to try it out. Which operating system should I download? I’ve heard of Ubuntu, is it any good?