How the hell do you install anything? I have got Opera browser and I cant install it. It keeps opening the code of it. Same with graphics drivers. I cant install them or I dont know how.

 

Any one know?

 

Stuart

linux? wasnt he charlie browns mate with the blanket? :))

I think he may have been

Originally posted by SRRAE

Any one use Linux?

Strange bearded people. They sometimes also smell slightly of wee.

Originally posted by scoops

linux? wasnt he charlie browns mate with the blanket? :))

 

That was Linus, but the bloke who invented Linux is also caled Linus.

 

Erm depneds whether you have the .tar.gz (or .tgz) file or rpm.

 

if you have the rpm, cd to the directory the file is in and type "rpm -i fliename" (without quotes). Might whinge about some dependancies though.

 

if you ahve the tar.gz file cd to the directory the file is in and type tar xvzf filename, this will unzip into another directory, cd to that directory and look at the INSTALL and README files for how to do it. usually it's type ./configure (press enter) wait for it to finish, then type make (press enter) wait for i to finish, then type make install & press enter.

 

you should then jsut be able to type the executable name, or create a shortcut on hte desktop for it.

:eek:

 

Y r u trying to use Linux??

 

It's very specialised.

 

You might as well try to use Phillips 2000 for video recording...

i use linux

Y?

Great thanks.

 

How do I get the command prompt up?

LOL, there should either be an icon for it or get a 'run program box' up, there might be on in the applications, or maybe if you right click on the desktop, when you get one type console

 

I use linux too, it's my job. :)

Its been over a year since I used this last and I cant remember shit. :(

 

It says it need to be a root. What the hell does that mean?

 

Stuart

Originally posted by Clarkey

i use linux

Do you have a beard Clarkey?

You will find all you want to know about Linux by using Google and searching the web.

 

You could even buy a book or two.

 

This thread should not be in this forum - hardly Zed specific!

Originally posted by SRRAE

Its been over a year since I used this last and I cant remember shit. :(

 

It says it need to be a root. What the hell does that mean?

 

Stuart

 

LOL means you have to log in as root.

do you know the root passwd?

 

if so either log in to the machine as root, or from a console type 'su -' then it'll ask you for the root passwd, enter that and you will now be root.

 

Root is the "god" account that allows you to do anything.

Originally posted by Mike Duffy

Do you have a beard Clarkey?

 

no mate, I just like linux, I can run an internet server without forking out anything, and its far superior to windows imo anyway.

Originally posted by Simmo303

You will find all you want to know about Linux by using Google and searching the web.

 

You could even buy a book or two.

 

This thread should not be in this forum - hardly Zed specific!

 

It is I need to know how to work it to access my favourate site. The Nissan 300ZX. If I dont have this help I wont be able to maintain my Z.

 

See it is Z related.

 

Stuart

Originally posted by Clarkey

no mate, I just like linux, I can run an internet server without forking out anything, and its far superior to windows imo anyway.

Are you going to grow a beard when you're older? :D

no...

The only 'forking' on Linux is processes :D LOL

 

 

Originally posted by Clarkey

no mate, I just like linux, I can run an internet server without forking out anything, and its far superior to windows imo anyway.

Originally posted by AndyP

The only 'forking' on Linux is processes :D LOL

 

mmmm 'nice' LOL :D

Stuart,

 

I can do you a great deal on a course mate (member discount)

 

http://www.feabhas.com

 

 

:rolleyes: :D

Jezz. Do you work in a completely linux environment? If so, can you get me a job??!!

I think I may have met you in Taffs Well. Did your mate Dai buy my old S13 engine from me??

 

PM me............

 

Cheers

 

Dom

read the INSTALL and README files,

 

i run linux on one or two machines ;)

 

, I guess your first step would be getting a root shell open and going from there.......

 

its a wonderful world once you get it going, but i still run XP on the desktop.

Originally posted by domtheboyo

Jezz. Do you work in a completely linux environment? If so, can you get me a job??!!

I think I may have met you in Taffs Well. Did your mate Dai buy my old S13 engine from me??

 

PM me............

 

Cheers

 

Dom

 

Yeah we have met.

 

Erm, Linux and Solaris, with a bit of Windows and a smaller bit of Netware.

I work at the Uni so no I couldn't get you a job.