Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Why do I find Linux so appealing and so difficult to migrate to?

Q. I've had a partition with a linux distro on about every computer I've owned. I will install the OS, do the updates, run into some compatibility issues and not bother any longer. How can I solve this?

A. Bottom line: get over thinking that Linux is an Operating System like Windoze or Mac. Linux is a kernel that runs UNIX programs. Who runs UNIX? People who are willing to invest the time and the energy into resolving compatibility issues. Some of them are geeks. Some of them are not. But if you want to migrate over to Linux you have to assume responsibility for configuring your own computer -- something even Micro$oft only pretends to take responsibility for.

How to burn a DVD to install multiple LINUX distros?
Q. I want to burn a DVD in order to install Linux, in which I want to include some Linux distros (Ubuntu, Redhat, Puppy linux etc).
Is there any way to do so?
p.s.: sorry for my english

A. It is a bit complex, but here are the instructions at ULTILEX (Ultimate Linux Experience): http://ultilex.linux-bg.org/

There is also a script that can be used : http://multicd.tuxfamily.org/ and http://www.webupd8.org/2010/02/multicd-builds-multi-boot-cd-dvd-with.html

What is a light, fast linux capable of being a dedicated media player?
Q. Have got an old laptop I'd like to use a dedicated media player. Its got modest specs, having 1.1 Ghz processor and 256-512 mb ram. I'd like to be able to turn it on, and as soon as possible, have a media player with a media library available.
I was assuming a linux distro would be most appropriate, but which one?

A. I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 5 'Fluxbox' http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_elyssa_fluxbox.php

Linux Mint 5 'Fluxbox' would run blisteringly fast on your machine whilst having elegance at the same time.

LUg.



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