Friday, March 1, 2013

How can i get 'RED HAT' LINUX for free? Can i get a cd for free by post?or should i download it from the net?

Q. Can i get a CD containing 'RED HAT' LINUX by post, free of any charge as it is an open source software?? Or should i download it from the internet? Please give the details........ ( i want the red hat version of linux itself)
can you give me the links...., so that i can get them?

A. You seem to know the name RedHat but not enough about it to not ask this question. To the person who said that RedHat no longer exists and then turned around and said it is RedHat Enterprise, doesn't that sound a little silly? To answer the question you asked, YES AND NO. No you cannot get RedHat for free, it went commercial quite awhile ago. However they continued on with the home-user version renaming it Fedora to distinguish it from the commercial version. And what exactly do you mean "...free of any charge as it is an open source software??" Where did you get the idea that open-source is synonymous with free? I bet you've heard about the free software movement and think all open-source software is free. The GPL ( http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html ) states that a program with this license is copy-lefted. This means it is free to redistribute and change the software as you see fit, even to sell it (yes, sell someone else's program for your own profit as long as you leave the license intact and allow the people that buy or receive the software from you to do the exact same thing. I hope that this clarifies things a little for you. I didn't mean to sound so harsh, it was not my intention.

I finish CCNA & RED HAT LINUX .Is it possible to get good job by through this course?
Q. Sir/madam
I am an Engineering graduate. I am in INDIA .Within 15 days I finish my CCNA & RED HAT LINUX course in IIHT. Will it (CCNA & RHT LINUX) give me a good Job in MNC Company? What shall I do for getting job in this field? What about abroad opportunity (I am in India). Give the details about these things sir.

A. stay in india.

How to install a downloaded software [ like browser etc. ] into Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
Q. I have downloaded some software like a browser & anti-virus but unable to install those in my PC where Red Hat Enterprise Linux is installed. Please help me and tell me how to do that.

A. First, try looking in the package manager for those programs. That way, they download and install automatically.
Second, try looking on this forum:
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/
Third, I don't know if this will help, but it might be useful some day:
http://www.thelinuxrevolution.net/Topics/Commands/How-to-install-a-linux-program-from-tar-gz.shtml



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What is a good keyboard mouse combo device?

Q. looking for a keyboard that functions as a mouse and board with only one usb input.

linux compatible good quality?

anyone have any good expediences with such hardware?

A. Logitech has good products,I think the latest Keyboard/Mouse uses one wireless USB connection that also will control up to six devices.

How to install wifi usb driver on back track linux or make it to work on vmware?
Q. i have back track linux on vmware and i cant get my wifi device to work i tried to use wifi usb to work but it also dont work i guess i need to install the driver of that usb in BT linux but i dont how
can you please help me ?

A. there is an easy way, Google to find DGTSoft, then you can download "USB Drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7", choose one for your PC, it an scan and find the missing drivers and then install the right ones automatically.Good luck for u!

Is there a modding software like Modio or USB XTAF for Linux?
Q. Is there any modding software that can read from a Xbox 360 memory unit like Modio or USB Xtaf can for Linux. I am currently running Ubuntu 11.04 and can't seem to find anything. Also neither Modio or USB Xtaf work under Wine.

A. http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/topic/201665-tutlinux-xbox-360-usb-mods/



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How do I install applications on Backtrack 2 Linux Distribution?

Q. Hi,

I just installed the Backtrack 2 Linux distribution and I am very newbiew at everything with Linux. So say i wanted to install the Pidgin instant message source. The file name is pidgin-2.2.2.tar.bz2. What exactly would i type in to unpack that file and then install it? And I am also interested in installing Wine. Could someone walk me through that as well?

A. http://forums.remote-exploit.org/showthread.php?t=7180
Try reading here. This distribution is based on slackware Linux and it CAN be difficult for beginners. If I were to recommend a distr for a "newbie" it'd be PCLinuxOS or Freespire. they're TRULY "newbie-friendly" distros.
Hope you have MANY years of fun and learning Linux!
M

Is installing backtrack effect bios of my system?
Q. someone told me if i install backtrack linux,then i won't be able to install window 7 later i.e it change my all bios settings and i won't recover it later
Is it right or not please tell me soon.

A. It is wrong in that it does not touch your BIOS settings or do anything specifically to disable installing Windows 7. It is somewhat more difficult, but still possible, to install Windows 7 afterward. However, if you have both, you should install Windows 7 first for the easiest dual-boot setup.

Second function key doesnt work on Backtrack 5 R2 Linux?
Q. I am using a sony vaio laptop, Y series VPCYB35AG. To adjust the brightens and volume. However this doesnt work on Backtrack linux 5 R2. So i think it is a driver that is missing. If so, where can i find one?

Also how does Kmix work, how do i play music with it?
If not what is the problem then?

A. 1. The controls for backlights vary . For most systems, you can try adding

Option "RegistryDwords" "EnableBrightnessControl=1"

to the Device section of your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file (create it if it doesn't exist).

2. KMix only controls the volume. It doesn't play music. Install / use a media player such as Amarok or Rhythmbox.



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How do I run Steam games on Linux?

Q. I got Steam to work on Linux using Wine. All my games worked just fine for a while, but all of the sudden none of them will run (except Portal for some reason). When i try to open them it says, "Preparing to launch," then does nothing. Does anyone know what the problem is, or how to fix it?

A. You could use a program like WINE (Windows Emulator) to get it going. Or you can try a virtual machine but sometimes that wont load drivers and you still wont be able to play. The best option will be a dual boot of windows and linux. The reason being, that for the sake of stability, for the drivers to work, and for you to get a good performance it is just easier to play on Windows (since all PC games are generally designed for Windows environments).

How can i play COD MW2 on Linux Ubuntu?
Q. So i bought MW2 and installed steam on linux and then installed the game... after it finished, i launch the game and it opens but with a dark screen and the words seem to be corrupted , like they do not appear and i cant do anything with it... how can i play MW2 on my computer, although i have Wine and the game opens through it already,,, what should i do?

Thanks in Advance,
Adam.
i did install wine from before... and i dont know how to open the game in window mode , can you please tell me how?

A. Try using PlayOnLinux. It will configure Wine automatically for COD MW2.

How can i Install steam on ubuntu os and make it work?
Q. I am hoping someone will be able to give instructions that are easily understood, any time i go to a web page with instructions to install steam on ubuntu i find terms that i dont really understand and cant figure out how to install it.

A. http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Steam_under_Linux

or you can always download wine http://www.winehq.org/ try it and read the link above

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=source_linux&num=1

A youtube video about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUJgILE9jhM



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How do i use Xarchiver to download files?

Q. I have a linux laptop and i want to download Lubi so i can download further programmes e.g Ubuntu, WIne, Shockwave. When i have downloaded the file for Lubi the Xarchiver thing comes up and it is just a load of files. I dont know how to install the software.
thanks (:

A. You shouldn't have downloaded the Lubi app from the source site.

You should just select Lubi in the Ubuntu Package Manager, instead.

Here's the Step by Step:

TIP: Repeat for all other applications you listed.

How do I clone my Operating System for use on another machine?
Q. I have 2 laptops. One runs Windows 7. The other runs linux.

I also have a 2TB USB hard drive.

Both laptops are legally owned. So is Windows 7 (from the one laptop).



How do I "clone" Windows 7 and put it on the linux laptop?

A. You wouldn't. The first thing that would happen would be the windows genuine warning. Secondly, the hardware isn't the same which would only compound your problems.

Can i use my linux laptop as a router to hook my XBOX 360 to XBOX live?
Q. I have a linux laptop connected to the internet through a wireless router i have 3.0 mb/s broadband and i want to know if i can hook an ethernet cable from the ethernet port on my laptop to my XBOX 360 to get on XBOX live Can i do this

A. Probably not, but not because Linux won't do it.

The real problem is that most laptops with both wifi and a hardwired ethernet port will only allow one to work at a time.

As soon as you connect the ethernet cable, the wifi shuts off.

You might be able to do it by using a USB to ethernet adapter to get an ethernet port that will stay live.

A much better and much more useful approach is to find a version 1 through 4 Linksys WRT54G router and install the tomato firmware on it.

If you keep your eyes open, you can frequently find these routers for five to fifteen dollars.

This approach also gives you three extra ethernet ports at the location of the modified router.



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How do i get color back into my linux terminal?

Q. I recently changed the color of my linux terminal from the standard black text and white background to a black background and light blue text. When the default colors were used directories and certain file types would show up in different colors, but when i changed the scheme it took away the colors. is there any way to get them back with a command or setting? Thanks in advance.

A. You will want to set the environment variable LS_COLORS in your .bash_profile or .bashrc file.

Check out the following web site that explains the variable and all of its parameters:

In Ubuntu Linux what is the Terminal command to close a window?
Q. I have an application that opens at launch to allow me to use my Gamepad to control the mouse and arrow keys. This application also opens a window so I would like a terminal command that I can program to close the window at startup. Thank you.

A. Your question is worded a bit oddly but I think you're looking for System > Preferences > Startup Applications

=) hope that helps!

I want to learn the Windows command line. Ware can i get info or a guide to do so?
Q. i have been using Linux since mid windows xp days. i know the Linux Terminal command line frontwards and backwards. however i only know a few simple commands for the Windows command line. for Ms_Dos and the newer Windows command shell. i want to download a guide of some kind so i can learn the windows command line inside and out. do you know ware i can find such a thing?

A. Check http://www.windows-commandline.com also. They have command line tips for all the useful tasks.



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How to open my Linux because it asks me a password ?

Q. I made a mess with my Linux and now it asks me a password at start-up which I don't know. Is there any method to regain my Linux ?

A. Welp, yes, it's a bit trixy, but it WILL work.
Do NOT |#u(K this up though.

Go ahead a boot up a live CD, it should mount your hard disk, so you can see files in it. I believe with an Ubuntu live it will be mounted /media/hda but look around, you'll find it.

anyway once you find your drive, you can directly edit the the /etc/passwd file.

Now, you need to understand what it is you are editing, and what to do, because if you pooch it... well, it's pooched then isn't it?

You are going to replace the x in the line that corresponds to your username, with a new password. The x stands for "use an encrypted password from /etc/shadow" we are going to tell the computer to use a non encrypted password. So open up a terminal, and hit it with;
sudo nano /media/hdb/etc/passwd
(path might be different depending on how the HDD mounted)

find the line about your username. It'll look like this:

elizabeth:x:1000:1000:
elizabeth,,,:/home/elizabeth:
/bin/bash

That will all be on one line but Y!A has issues...
what you want to do is replace the first x with a short easy to remember password, (at least 6 letters though) and change NOTHING ELSE about the file.

elizabeth:mypass:1000:1000:
elizabeth,,,:/home/elizabeth
/bin/bash

we changed the x to mypass.

now save the file: (ctrl +x, Yes, Enter)

and reboot the machine. (not to the live CD)
you should be able to get in now with your user name, and the password you changed to.

Once you are in, you should really
sudo su yourself, and change the password back to an x
in /etc/passwd
then while still in su issue the command :
passwd myusername
(obviously replace this with your real user name)

and enter a new password twice.
Now you are back to being encrypted, AND you know your password. YAY!

How can I tell if my Linux install is in its own partition?
Q. I have a Gateway netbook with Windows 7 starter. I installed the Ubuntu 10 version of Linux. But I don't think it installed on it's its own partition, because it never asked me about the size or anything of a partition or which partition to use. So, I followed some instructions on the internet to put Linux on its own partition, but how do I know its really on there?

A. It did, but if it will make you feel better, do this:

Boot into Linux.
Open a console shell
Type 'df -h'

The partitions will be displayed. The information on the right will tell you the mount point. The one marked '/host' will be the windows partition. On the left the host partition will be /dev/sda1. All the rest are you Linux partitions.

If you want to know more about /dev/sda1, type 'fdisk -l' (be careful with fdisk).

How do you determine what Linux file system your using?
Q. When you log onto a Linux system and get to the command prompt, how can you determine which of the many file systems supported in Linux you are using? Is there a command that will identify it?

A. Use fsck with the N option which just show what would have been done, but also show you what type of filesystem it is.

fsck -N /dev/(device-name)

e.g.

fsck -N /dev/hdc2

The 'mount' command wont help if the filesystem isn't mounted, and looking in /etc/fstab wont help because you cant be sure that information can be trusted.



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