Linux ( (listen) LEEN-uuks or LIN-uuks) is a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution.
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name "GNU/Linux" to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.Popular Linux distributions include Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu. Commercial distributions include Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. Desktop Linux distributions include a windowing system such as X11 or Wayland, and a desktop environment such as GNOME or KDE Plasma. Distributions intended for servers may omit graphics altogether, or include a solution stack such as LAMP. Because Linux is freely redistributable, anyone may create a distribution for any purpose.Linux was originally developed for personal computers based on the Intel x86 architecture, but has since been ported to more platforms than any other operating system. Because of the dominance of the Linux-based Android on smartphones, Linux also has the largest installed base of all general-purpose operating systems. Although it is used by only around 2.3 percent of desktop computers, the Chromebook, which runs the Linux kernel-based Chrome OS, dominates the US K–12 education market and represents nearly 20 percent of sub-$300 notebook sales in the US. Linux is the leading operating system on servers (over 96.4% of the top 1 million web servers' operating systems are Linux), leads other big iron systems such as mainframe computers, and is the only OS used on TOP500 supercomputers (since November 2017, having gradually eliminated all competitors).Linux also runs on embedded systems, i.e. devices whose operating system is typically built into the firmware and is highly tailored to the system. This includes routers, automation controls, smart home technology (like Google Nest), televisions (Samsung and LG Smart TVs use Tizen and WebOS, respectively), automobiles (for example, Tesla, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Toyota all rely on Linux), digital video recorders, video game consoles, and smartwatches. The Falcon 9's and the Dragon 2's avionics use a customized version of Linux.Linux is one of the most prominent examples of free and open-source software collaboration. The source code may be used, modified and distributed commercially or non-commercially by anyone under the terms of its respective licenses, such as the GNU General Public License.90% of all cloud infrastructure is powered by Linux including supercomputers and cloud providers. 74% of smartphones in the world are Linux-based.
OK, I have an HP zv5240us with a Broadcom 54g wireless card.
This card is needed for me to connect. I have heard that YAST can be used to configure the card and I have also heard that ndiswrapper is needed.
So does anyone have any ideas?
Also, does broadcom support that chipset with...
OK, I am needing to install linux.
But when defragging the hard drive (I am doing a dual-boot), I have two blocks that I can't move with the rest of the data.
Anyone have any ideas how to do this?
Thanks!
I want to install Suse Linux on my laptop, but I need some help.
1. I need to partition my laptop's hard drive. How can I do this?
2. I need help installing actual linux
3. I need some sort of primer for linux.
4. Drivers? Patches? Security software?
Thanks!
P.S. -- Could I install it on...
so... My brother has Linux Red Hat (I don't know why) and I was wondering about making my desktop PC a linux machine. what are the ups and downs of doing this, and what are the risk(s)?
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I am trying to run some fortran code on Linux that was originally written (and worked) on Windows.
I am getting the following error:
invalid number: incomprehensible list input
apparent state: unit 63 named NUCLEAR.DAT
last format: list io
lately reading sequential formatted...
I want to install Red hat Linux 9.0 on my comp.
I have dell gx620, pentium 3.2 ghz 2mb cache, 945g chipset, 1 gb ram, philips cd/dvd reader and writer.
I tried installing it. It asks me for the place where the media where the linux package is stored. When I press on Local CD Rom it always...
I set up 2 accoutns in Linux Fedora2 , with account1 I can log in just fine but with account2, I can also log in but before KDE's main screen appears, a message shows up *i have problem with localdomain.domain ...file in /etc/* (I can't remember the whole messagfe but something like that).
do...
Hi,
We have two Linux servers (Redhat 9.0) 40 miles apart. We want to connect them to each other so that we can change our database settings and PHP files on them. In windows we just dial one of them from the other one and use a remote desktop. What should we do when we are using linux?
We have a linux server and some win clients.
Our webbased accounting system is soppused to make reports in different formats like .DOC.
The system is written in PHP. How can we generate that format?
Linux help!
Basically I am looking to install linux on an older laptop I have. What are the minimum system requirements for linux, how do i install it, and what version (redhat, etc.) is best?
I have a SINGLE partition with Windows XP professional. I want to keep it and install one of the Linux versions. How can I repartition my hard drive without losing data and then install Linux.
Please help
Thank you.
I just inherited a rather slow computer running XP, which of course makes it run much slower with all of the lovely viruses that come with it. I want to completely unistall Windows XP, completely wipe the harddrive, and install Linux. How can I do this? I've already looked up a bunch of sites...
I have been using Windows Me for all these years, ignoring all the viruses, error messages, etc..., only Slackware saved me from throwing the computer into the wall. This past week, Win Me has completely given up, meaning as soon as I log on to Windows, it gives tons of error messages...
I've installed Linux (Fedora core 3 using Redhat) on my home computer, and it doesn't recognize my wireless network card or my trackpad. Right now I have to use a mouse with Linux, and can't connect to the internet wirelessly. How would I go about to try to get these things recognized?
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I wanted to boot my Linux, login and use KDE.
But Linux (SuSE) didn't boot as usual. I can't get to the screen where I can choose between KDE, window maker, etc. :bugeye:
It says:
Starting service kdm/opt/kde3/bin/kdm: error while loading shared libraries...
What is a good, free of course, program that will convert music. I want one that will convert into mp3 format, or any format that has good quality and is small in size, and will play in xmms. (xmms has been down all day so I have no clue what formats are supported). I use linux btw. Thanks.
I'm currently running Windows XP on and AMD 64 with a 200 GB SATA hard drive.
I would like to install Linux on a 20 GB partition, leaving what i already have installed on the remaining 180 GB, leaving that untouched.
I have the install disks for Mandrake 10, but I'm not quite sure how to...
How can I configure my sound card in Linux Redhat 9? When I use sound configuring tool it says "sound card not detected"
If anyone can help me with instructions to follow, it will be of great help?
Thanks for the help.
I have problem when installing Linux Red hat 7, my keyboard becomes inactive/dead. I tried changing to another keyboard, I've got the same problem. What is the reason ?
Thanks in advance
Howard
for those with linux, which one do you like the best?
the problem for me is that i simply can't install wine in any of these distros, i have tried installing it in redhat, slack, mandrake, and suse, and failed every single time... :cry:
I have recently installed my first Linux Operating system, Red Hat 9. I have no problem navigating the visual interfaces (I was originaly a windows user, and I was able to open files, save things, and all the easy things that the visual things let one do), but I have been trying to install...
My RH9 is preinstalled with Apache http server.
If i connect to 127.0.0.1 its showing the test page. But i have an index.html file in /var/www/html/ folder. And this folder path is given as the document root in httpd.conf file.
I donno from where that test page comes out and i donno how to...
after a great deal of thought i decided to install linux red hat
on my new computer, as i have no ability to burn CDs i opted
to buy, but i can not find an outlet, every one i find has some
problem, i can find all other linux stuff but not the personal OS,
has it been withdrawn or discontinued?
I was just watching Monster House on the Discovery Channel and one of the people on the show was wearing a Linux t-shirt. That got me curious. With the growing popularity of Linux these days, I want to know were you've seen Linux popup.
I know very little about it, but am interested in installing it on my second computer.
So what are positive aspects of using Linux? Why would I want to run it on my computer? Where can I get it to try it out? Is it easy to use? Is the software I use for Windows XP compatible or does it have...
I downloaded it from website the three iso files and rip them onto 3 separate CDRs. And installed the OS in my notebook, it is great, very nice desktop appearance.
ok, you have finally done it dduardo. By using evil subtle tactics you have convinced a diehard windows user to try out linux. Congratulations you manipulative penguin My question is, what linux should I get if I just want to play around with it and try it out? I don't want to pay for...
OPEN SOURCE HACK AND PATCH WEBSITE the game hacking and pathcing linux system each hack and patch comes with a set of points points are awarded base on how many hacks and patch each use will climb a top 100 board to see who is the best. Patcher is the new term of the future no hacker. It would...
I'm thinking on buying two 250GB drives; I need to attach them to a Linux laptop (probably daisy chained). I like Maxtor's firewire models, but I'm not sure if I will be able to make Linux (RedHat 7.1) talk to them. Does anybody have any experience with a similar configuration?
(edit: I...
Hi guys,
I'm downloading linux through redhat's ftp site and from the time I went to bed last night --around 2am--- to the time I woke up this morning, 10 am, the progress meter has stayed at 93%. Now...is something wrong, or is it just being quirky and will all come eventually?
I'm on an...
Hi all,
My question is, Does anyone here have a mathematica 4.0 or 4.1 on a linux box? (RedHat of Mandrake?)
I am facing a font problem and I thought I might have solutione here.
hhegab
I've been working on a program that can make plots for the past two weeks. I've been toiling over window creation, how to parse up commands, multiple viewports in a window etc, and yesterday I finally got the program to do some actually plotting. All it can plot is xy scatter plots right now and...
Linux for Windows Addicts
INTRODUCTION
Everyone has a stance in the OS debates, but I've really never taken a side. I have Mandrake on one machine and I could do some commands and simple stuff, but I didn't really know what Linux was all about. I've been a Windows person forever and I took...
[SOLVED] Linux kernel module support
How is it these days? IMO this is one of major areas where Linux used to lag behind Windows. Loading/unloading modules during runtime was not always reliable and sort of a pain... has it been improved in the last year or two?