Im scared to by a laptop because of windows. How do i return windows and us linux instead?

Q. Ive been told it's a difficult thing to do - return windows. Does anyone have experience with this issue?

A. These people are wrong. It is illegal to use Windows if you can't read, understand, and agree to the EULA. If you don't agree to the EULA (you have to agree to the licence, to have your operating system on loan and not own it, grant Microsoft the right to have backdoors into your private system etc) - then you are not legally allowed to use it. People are ignorant, they ignore this and just think it's okay to use it anyway. Stupid people! So if you refuse the EULA, you're entitled to a refund BUT the vendor will charge you more to remove it than you'll save.... (source - German friend who bought from Dell, he paid $75 extra)

You can try to order your laptop - depending on where you live. Some friends of mine (one in Germany, the other in UK) bought Dell xps1330 computers with linux installed.

It wasn't cheaper, but they were happy that Microsoft didn't manage to force them to pay a tax!!! That's right, even if you delete Windows after buying it, you still paid Microsoft!!!

You cn try to buy a laptop with NO operating system (freedos or whatever) but in the end, you're better off playing around.

If you get some experience, then you can install something like 'crunchbang' linux, which is so light on resources - it would make your computer work ten times better than with XP. So fast it makes your nose bleed!

If you want features, then I'd recommend Ubuntu. There's a 'eeepc remix' which can install from USB with some skill...

but basically, install Ubuntu yourself isn't too hard - just check forums for problems with certain laptops - or just call up Dell and tell them you want Ubuntu preinstalled, and ask what models they're offering (easy in USA I think - strange how USA doesn't force Microsoft on their customers - but I know that DELL UK are very arsey about it, and can be rather abrupt on the phone!)

Go for it - my ubuntu desktop has been getting faster all year long - ready to upgrade to Jaunty very soon, exciting ;) but I do keep XP installed, as I have a good graphics card and run windows games. (I disabled internet for XP and it has a 40GB space on the drive - the rest of the 320GB drive is for linux - the filesystem never let me down).

Good luck, enjoy ;) any problems, buzz me or just get down to ubuntuforums

click the link and make an account ;) keep in touch

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How to create a use on Linux, allow them to login with a certain password and make them a memeber of a group?

Q. I need to create multiple users, allow them to login with a certain passwork say "fire" and then make them members of a group? How would I do that.

A. need more info. what is the distro your using? it matters. if your using a modern full featured distro like ubuntu then you can do it through System -> Admin -> Users and Groups. If you are using a non full featured linux distro like crunchbang then you need to do it through the terminal. terminal would be "sudo adduser" without the "". you will have to add arguments to that command. for full help with that type "adduser --help" it will tell you everything you need to know. the terminal option will be available on all linux distros.

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How do i get linux the newest one on my windows xp without a cd?

Q. can u give me steps plzzz!??!!??
i wanna get linux mint but it has a dvd and a cd download which one do i use?
actually which one do ppl prefer linux mint or ubuntu?

A. If you decide on Linux Mint, you can download the CD version and then select "Upgrade to the DVD edition" after installation. A script will run that will automatically bring in all the extra packages that come with the DVD version.

I use both Ubuntu and Mint (along with 4-5 other distros like Crunchbang and openSUSE); for the Linux beginner I would suggest Mint. It includes many of the audio/video codecs that Windows users expect to have pre-installed, they have a site that features good documentation and a friendly forum, and their is generally less to "set up" than what you get with a fresh install of Ubuntu.

Without a CD? You can always use a USB flashdrive. Or install it using either WUBI or Mint4Win inside your existing Windows system. Or if you have a virtual machine on XP, you can install and play around with it there.

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What are some fun and educational software programs for an 11 year old girl?

Q. I'm looking for some good games or programs that I could purchase on a disk and download on my desktop so that my 11 year old girl can play and learn at the same time. I'm especially looking for games that will enhance her math skills, but would also like to find something for spelling and grammar, and history as well. Do you know of any such games? I want it to be a lot of fun so that she just thinks she's playing and having fun, but really she's learning in the process. Thanks!

A. Yahoo won't allow more than ten links to be sent so you will have to repair those that I destroyed with a space between the 'http' and the colon

Edubuntu is the only real environment for young learners and I don't say that lightly. Lots of stuff can now be used in windows so I hope you find this helpful.

https://wiki.edubuntu.org/EdubuntuInstalledApplications?action=show&redirect=EdubuntuSoftwareList

gcompris includes algebra and other things that are supposed to be for ages 2 to 10: http ://gcompris.net/-About-GCompris-

Ktuberling is a potato head that you can make faces on etc. Here are some screenshots: http ://opensource.bureau-cornavin.com/ktuberling/

Tuxpaint is a paint program but lots more fun than most - check the lovely roses lol: http://www.tuxpaint.org/

Tuxtype is obvious but is for children. It looks fun. (ktouch is the real deal) there are 5 pages of screenshots: http ://tuxtype.sourceforge.net/screens/?PAGE=1

Tuxmath (this is just for the screenshots): http ://www.newbreedsoftware.com/tuxmath/screenshots/

Kplot Kig Kmplot kpercentage and kbruch are math and geometry tools (if it is not on the list you can soon get it by typing: (as an example) 'sudo apt-get install kig' into a text window like DOS http://edu.kde.org/kig/screenshots.php
http ://edu.kde.org/kmplot/screenshots.php http ://edu.kde.org/kbruch/screenshots.php http ://edu.kde.org/kalgebra/

Katomic is just a chemistry game where you become familiar with the elements and compounds (i believe!)

Kalzium is a fun but good periodic table: http://edu.kde.org/kalzium/screenshots.php Kstars is the stars (all of them!): http://edu.kde.org/kstars/screenshots.php 'step' and 'marble' are secrets I would like you to look at: http://edu.kde.org/marble/ (click on the name and then read the details)

Language tools include kverbos, kvoctrain ( vocabulary) Klatin and others (some are included - others you can get as instructed earlier. Look at these apps: http://edu.kde.org/kverbos/

Kturtle has math, geom and simple programming! http://edu.kde.org/kturtle/

there are all sorts of apps available which is what makes linux so great - it is free, too, and can be easy to use or you can learn a little about typing in commands which controls the system quickly, more accurately and with lots more power than with any other OS.


http://games.kde.org/game.php?game=ktuberling
http://www.linuxsoft.cz/en/sw_list.php?id_kategory=75

After all that- read this: If you are running Microsoft Windows or MacOSX you consider:

1. installing a Linux distribution or running a so called liveCD, or [wubi]
2. waiting for a while, since the next version of KDE (KDE 4) will most likely run on Microsoft Windows and MacOSX as well.

If you don't get some ideas from all that I will have to scream so lie if you have to. Email with any questions and excuse this huge answer but it is hard to investigate if you aren't familiar with where to look and I need all this info anyway. (I have saved me a copy of the links)

I want to make absolutely sure that I said why I got to doing the KDE searches etc. When I went to the first and then the second sites, I realised that it says a lot of the packages are available to use in windows (some with reduced functionality) so look out for that if you want one or two apps more than the others. And; investigate Linux a little. You may find you like it best. Ask friends, maybe.

Well, good luck educating your daughter lol and
Good night

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How do i make videos on youtube?

Q. I know how to make videos on youtube wit just words and still pictures but how do you make videos on there with parts from a tv show or clips from a cartoon or anime with custom music or not with custom music? i see other people doing it all the time but i cant figure it out. can someone please tell me specificly how to do it? thank you

A. TO MAKE VIDEO:


(capturing Tv clips is in the end)



Equipment REQUIRED (for computer uploading):
1. Camera (important, and must be able to connect to computer)
2. Cable to connect camera to computer
3. Video Editing software (to put clips together in)
4. Internet (obviously)
5. A/V to camera cable


Useful FREE Programs:
1. Jahshaka (free special effects program For Windows, Mac, Linux)
2. Windows Movie maker (video editor, free in Windows)
3. IMovie (video editor, free in Macs)
4. Cinelerra (Advance video editor for Linux and Macs)
5. LiVES (Advance video editor for Linux and Macs)
6. Virtual Dub (video editor for Windows)

ALL great programs!!! tutorials on how to use each are all over the web.
A LOT of youtube videos out there too.

Importing and Editing Video:
After you've recorded your video connect your camera to your computer.

CAMCORDERS usually use firewire cables

DIGITAL CAMERAS come with their own cable to connect along with their own instructions on how to import files.

Import the files into your computer. for Camcorders (using tape) you will most likely need to use a video editing program to record the files from the Tape to your computer using a firewire cable. Then press record from camera on your video editing program.

Then Edit the files together using One or Several of the programs I listed above. OR with a program you have purchased.

Export the file. (WMV, and Mpeg files are recommended)



TO RECORD TV AND CARTOONS FROM TV, etc.


FROM TV:

for this you will need a special cable for your camera that can allow you to capture videos from A/V input jacks (RED, YELLOW, and WHITE JACKS... ie. Tv inputs, VCR inputs, etc.)
>check your local Circuit City or Radioshack they should have it...

Once connected you should be able to see and hear whats going on on your TV from your camera screen. CLICK record to start recording the parts you want.


FROM INTERNET:

You can download files off limewire (or FROSTWIRE *much faster) and cut out the parts you want for your video. Or you can do the same using youtube, be aware that the quailty won't be great, by using Zamzar (.com), File2HD (.com, or any online video converter.


PLEASE NOTE THOUGH THAT DOING THESE PAST TWO ACTIONS ARE ILLEGAL AND ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.


-Alzy101 please Email if u have more questions...

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How can I keep from getting a virus using frost wire?

Q. My dad will kill me if i get a virus, so i need to know how not to. Maybe some way to scan the songs i want to download before i download them? Any helpful suggestions are welcome.

A. this happened to my friends computer, whn you x out of limewire or frostwire it is still running it just isnt the primary action on the computer. if you have windows XP or under (anything except vista,linux,or mac.) look in the bottom right hand corner of you screen. you will see the time and 1 or two icons. click the little arrow to the left and it will show all of you running programs on your computer. frostwire should be there. right click on it and click shut down frostwire or exit. do that every time you stop using it. that should do it.
hop that helps!

-nick

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