http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux This section contains information about Linux operating system configuration, administration, diagnostics, and trouble shooting. Free Firewall software. en-us Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:31:15 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/linux.xml http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/89040805.asp If you want to have access to both a Windows and Linux environment on your computer, this guide will show you an easy way to have that using Windows XP and Ubuntu 8. It is assumed that you already have Windows XP installed on your computer and that you have Ubuntu 8 Desktop Edition downloaded and burned onto a CD already. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:31:15 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/89050902.asp Ubuntu Linux is ideal for anyone who is concerned about security of a WAN based virtual desktop infrastructure. It is also perfect for organizations hosting their applications in the cloud, utilizing software-as-a-service through a web browser. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:43:05 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/89051601.asp Ubuntu is a free alternative to Windows which is fast and easy to use. You may want to switch to Ubuntu because of its robust security, speed, freedom, ease of use, low maintenance, and no price. This article will show you step by step how to switch from Windows to Ubuntu. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:28:00 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/89051803.asp If you are new to Ubuntu, or even new to Linux, this book is a great introduction to Ubuntu Linux. However, it goes beyond that. When you finish the book, you will have a lot of knowledge about Ubuntu, and you will be much more comfortable with this excellent operating system. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:15:06 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/90050901.asp The perceived inability to run windows applications on Linux is what keeps many individuals from trying Linux. It turns out that it is possible to run many popular Windows applications on Linux PCs using one of several software technologies. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:30:29 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/93041601.asp with your dual-boot Windows and Ubuntu configuration you can see what Ubuntu can do when installed to your hard disk running at full speed, and you can still run Windows when you need to use legacy applications that don't come in a Linux version. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/93060401.asp One of the biggest buzz words on the Internet today is "Ubunto". Why is Ubunto so popular? Is it really that much better than any other Linux? Is Ubunto a threat to Microsoft Windows? And how difficult is it to try Ubunto? Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/93071701.asp Books have been written with solutions for all the potential pitfalls the Linux-switcher faces. Instead of just telling you what to do, I’m going to tell you how to do things and explain why you're doing them. I'm going to focus on the things that are truly a challenge (and poorly documented), but still give you a head start on the easy stuff. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/93081106.asp You need to learn how to use Linux. And the best way to get Linux training is to work with it and get real, practical Linux experience. There are lots of different ways to get Linux, and lots of different versions of Linux to choose from! Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/95022801.asp With windows, you execute the applications setup program (by double-clicking on setup.exe) and, 99 percent of the time, the application will install succesfully. Compare that to installing software on Linux, where you're supposed to search internet repositories and gather all the components required for the program. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/95061302.asp Knoppix is a bootable CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/95091705.asp An external modem connects to your computer's USB or serial port. External modems have their own controller and DSP circuits. An external modem is the best choice if you have several computers because it be moved without opening the computer's case. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/95100003.asp You'll feel more comfortable using Linux if you understand its file system. Like any operating system, the Linux file system is organized in a hierarchical structure where a "directory" can contain files or other directories. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/95101402.asp Installing Fedora is as simple as inserting the first CD-ROM into the drive and rebooting. The thing first you need to know when moving to a new operating system is how to manage files. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/95110302.asp Installing Fedora is as simple as inserting the first CD-ROM into the drive and rebooting. But first make sure that your system is set to boot from the CD drive. Watch the on-screen messages as the system boots. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/96051902.asp If want you to explore and learn about Linux without uninstalling Windows or making any changes to your PC, Knoppix is the way to go. maybe someday everyone will carry a Knoppix CD and a CD-RW to use on any computer they find. That day will truly be the death of Windows. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/96061301.asp Linux is growing steadily year after year. With a passionate community backing it, with big companies Like IBM and HP pledging their support for it, it's no wonder Linux, the wonder operating system for servers of the past, has also made it to the desktops of today. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/97092110.asp Linux uses a whole different file system philosophy than Windows.Windows automatically assigns a drive letter to every partition and drive it finds. But Linux makes every partition and drive a subdirectory of the root (/) partition. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/97112460.asp With the availability of OpenOffice, a free Open Source version of Microsoft Office which includes a Word compatible word processor, an Excel compatible spreadsheet, and a PowerPoint compatible presentation application, you no longer need to use Microsoft Windows. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/98000440.asp Today, a computer without Internet access would be severely limited. Mozilla running on Linux provides more reliable and secure Internet access than Internet Explorer running on Microsoft Windows. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/98011541.asp Almost all modems manufactured today are software modems, usually referred to as winmodems. Even though we pay a lot for a winmodem, they are cheap to manufacture because they use very little electronics. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/linux/98011721.asp Linux uses a free version of the X Window System called Xfree86 to control your display. Xfree86 supports VGA, Super VGA, and some accelerated video adapters. If you have a new video card, or new motherboard with on-board video, you may want to download the latest version of Xfree86. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:34:35 GMT