I am an advanced web-programmer (learned basic C++, very comfortable with OOP, etc) but I have no experience in developing full-fledged standalone applications, especially in Linux.

I am very interested in contributing to the community but not sure how to apply my programming/design knowledge to Linux. What are some good resources to learn/tips?

Thanks!

And what type of computer would you like to be using?

How can i download messanger or get into a chat room when im using a linux OS?

I really need a complete and Comprehensive set of instructions. I have an old HP runing 98, and well… I hate 98. So i would like to use and try Linux. Or if there is a cool apple Mac os emulater that would run, that would be great. Please help me!

im using a lenovo notebook. planning to install mandriva linux 2009 onto it.

My girlfriend is pregnant and is having terrible complications. Luckily I do have a cow for the fresh milk. Thanks!

Now,I'm using RedHat Linux 9 as my personal computer operating system.But I don't know how to uninstall programs or applications,I cannot find file with name,for example,"Uninstall".Especially,to delete applications with resources codes.

I want to make my own distribution, targeted at linux newbies making the transition to linux. I would prefer it to be based on debian or ubuntu due to the large amount of software for both, yet something my own. Like a custom boot screen, one centralized task bar, and if it is in any way possible, the last copy of beryl. I would need the iso file.

I want to use the iPod on computers running the Linux operating system. Where can I find an open source version of iTunes that runs on Linux and supports the iPod?

Who knows how to install a Java to a Linux OS in ASUS EeePC? I purchased an EeePC 4GB Surf for my programming subjects. But then, I couldn't use the Eclipse if I don't have Java installed on the pc. Do you know how to put Java in a ASUS EeePC 4GB Surf Linux OS?

Is it possible to install suse Linux 10.1 while i have windows and keep both operating systems on my PC? or the Linux will delete windows?
Is there an installation options in Linux 10.1 to keep both?

I went to add/remove programs and did not see Aska sound drivers…

I have been running Linux for two months and I like it much better then my Windows XP. My computer doesn’t freeze or crash anymore. I don’t have to worry to much about viruses or spyware on my computer. I would think that Microsoft Would be hurting in sales if linux was able to run all PC applications that windows run.

I currently have a Windows Vista computer. I’m thinking of getting a mini laptop with Linux OS because it is cheaper than getting on with XP or Vista. My only concern is I’m afraid I won’t be able to transfer my school work between both computers using Open Office. Does anyone know if this can be done?

I need to know the life expectancy, when does it become a teenager then adult. What changes take place and when. etc. This is for a roleplaying site.

can i move the iTunes song files from windows that i have onto something like rhythmbox or songbird on linux?
I'm thinking this might be true because songbird can import iTunes songs. I'm just asking how I move that to a linux version of songbird or something. Do I just use a flash drive? would that work?

Also Read the discussion between a Geek and a Semi-Geek about the OS wars….and what Google can do on the OS wars

http://pinastro.wordpress.com/2008/05/05/linux-v-windows-suddenly-there-comes-google-os/

Please read the blog before answering which contains an interesting chat between a GEEK and a SEMI-GEEK

I am looking to know if anyone has ever, in the past 20 years or so, written an operating system designed to be used in the home market, and tried to compete with apple and microsoft. I am not talking about linux, i am looking at operating systems desigend to produce profit.
Thanks

I'm unsatisfied with Windows, so I've been looking for a good Linux distro. Mandriva seems good, with good hardware support. Has anyone trying Mandriva Linux 07, particulary the One LiveCD edition? And does it contain Atheros WiFi support like it said?

How do I install a linux OS on an old MAc Power Book G3? What is the best (most stable) Linux Operating System (open source)?

I want to do a net install for Debian Linux 5.0. However, I don't want to damage, corrupt, etc. my current Windows Vista installation. I'm assuming I'm going to have them on 2 different partitions, though I have no idea on how to install.

How to find the memory utilized by a parent process in Linux?

If there is 1 main process and 3 child processes for that, I want to know how much memory is being used in total by the 1 parent and 3 child processes. I know only PPID.

We are using Redhat AS 2.1. In our application, one Java process is creating 100s of threads. I want to know the total amount of memory is being used by that process.

I have heard of lots of different Linux OS like Ubunto and Mandriva.

Im pretty computer savy so which one do you think fits me best?

Also, are Linux able to play Windows games or run windows applications?

Im asking the location in which the rpm packages will get stored and from where it will be in effect? And how to uninstall it?