I want to run executable applications of windows platform to run in ubuntu linux system.

So all i want to do is to be able to use the internet on my linux operating system – Mandriva. Whenever I go into the ‘hardware’ page, it has my wireless network card there, however, when I try to set up a wireless network connection with it, it is not an option for the hardware to choose from. The only thing it picks up is my onboard wired LAN. I have tried installing with the drivers but it just says ‘there is no device that supports this driver’. What can I do? Plese, I am a newbie at Linux and I need full guided steps. Thanks again

I just installed this about a week ago; it’s version 10, Julia. And I’m a first-time Linux user.

I’ve been using AVG Free for many years on Windows and really like it; in fact, it’s still installed and running on the XP partition on this computer. Now I’d like to put it on this Mint installation. But when I access that page on the AVG Free site – http://free.avg.com/us-en/download.prd-alf – I see several choices:
deb
rpm
sh
tar.gz

And I don’t know which of these will work with my version of Mint.

Each of these files is almost 90 megabytes. I’m on a wireless connection which not only is not very fast, but also has a monthly limit. So I really would like to get the right one downloaded the first time. Which one should I choose?

Thanks in advance for your help.

(I put this question on the Mint users forum as well, so you might see it there if you’re a member. But sometimes I have better luck here, so I decided to put it in both places.)

Which is better and why.
Linux – open source
apple – no bugs nice looking
M.S – rubbish, always freeze

That is, how much programming experience would you need and how much general hardware/software knowledge would you need? I’m interested in Linux, but I’m intimidated by my lack of experience.

simple questions. Can you use linux the same way you use windows? does it use a point and click interface? Do you have to know a lot about command line and do you have to build your operating system? or can you just pop in a live cd like windows and everything more or less is done for you? I’m sick of Windows Linux users could you give me some feedback?
Thanks
What I’m looking for is a version that has a gui like you said your grandmother is using Ubuntu. I need something that will support a virtual PBX like FreePBX or something and hopefully install it for me. Maybe CentOS? Ideas?
I’m also operating under the assumption that command line is like command prompt in windows. Correct? I have had some experience with that. It’s just that there are so many flavors. I tried a dual boot with an Ubuntu ISO and got 187 instances(basically systemic) of keylogger .com It could’ve just com from the mirror but I was on the Official Ubuntu site. Also why do you say that Debian is slower? That was my first choice considering I’m running HP AMD64

Her is a way it may be don but I don’t know how to do it
Almond Oil
Baby fat (preferably the fat of an unbaptized child)
Bat’s blood
Belladonna
Cinquefoil
Datura
Deadly Nightshade
Foxglove
Hemlock
Henbane
Mandrake
Monkshood
Parsley
Poplar
Poppy
Smallage
Soot
Sweet Flag
Toad excrement
Water Lilies
Wild Celery

I need to install adobe flash player on my suse linux 10.1 to play some games. I’ve already downloaded it but I don’t know how to install. Please, anyone, HELP!!!

Linux is free and doesn’t get viruses

Linux is not a company like Microsoft. It literally is the people’s operating system as it is developed by volunteers around the world.

I have tried following various forums, but I am completely lost.

I started using Linux two days ago. I have 64 bit MINT 10. I do not know more than rudimentary command prompt.
I bought a canon PIXMA MP250 printer.
Now I need to make the two work together.

I am pretty sure my problem is with getting the drivers. Can someone give me a step by step and exact command prompt needed (if any) on how to get this printer to work? Including any commands I may need to type or things I may need.

Basically, I can’t get sudo apt-get install ((anything)) to work…I am not even sure if I am using that right.

I think the drivers I need are located here:

http://support-au.canon.com.au/P/search?model=PIXMA+MP250&menu=download&filter=0&tagname=g_os&g_os=Linux

But I don’t know which one(s) or what rpm even is..and another forum said I need to "link the filter" because I have 64 bit…and I am still clueless.

Any help is appreciated. Thank You.

The original contract would have contained some sort of "test matrix" indicating automated and other tests essential for proper development of the desired system.

What’s the betting that by some Mandrake-like sleight-of-hand that test matrix was replaced by some other test matrix ?

If the new test matrix didn’t contain those desired tests, it mightn’t be, and probably wouldn’t be, fit for purpose.

Why would people be expressing surprise later if the resuting system was not fit for purpose ?

What are the operational differences between Linux and UNIX? Why would a programmer choose one over the other? What about software selection and ease of programming (with already basic knowledge of programming, and wanting to dive in to open source)?

In terms of Linux, what makes things like Red Hat cost money and things like Ubuntu not? Is pay-for OS based on Linux better quality than freely distributed OS? What is the best choice for Linux-or-Unix OS for a budding programmer?

Is it "Deb-EYE-In", or "Deb-EEE-in"?

Thanks!

I am new to linux , I have been using windows .

the crossoveroffice iam using is the trial version,please tell
me the site which offers crossoveroffice full version download.

I’ve checked out Apple!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1285980/Revealed-Inside-Chinese-suicide-sweatshop-workers-toil-34-hour-shifts-make-iPod.html

Then I checked out Microsoft!

http://wafreepress.org/article/100409work-nationallabor.shtml

Last but not least Linux!

http://zareason.com/shop/About.html

So I am not sure which one is best can you help me?
The blunt ugly truth check out the links and help me decide.
Please check out the links so you can better help me decide.
climbing up the walls – Thank you finally someone got it.

Hi,I am doing a project titled Web Monitor and Port Control Over IP as a part of final year academic project(.Net Platform).My question is,weather can i run shell script from the server program to enable/disable physical port of the client system running linux operating system?

I have just installed SuSE Linux on my computer along side Windows XP and Windows Vista. Everything works great except for my wireless internet. I have configured my wireless card (Linksys WMP54G) with ndiswrapper and I can finally see all of the local wireless networks. I clicked on linksys (my wireless network) and it gets to 57% and then it hangs and disconnects. I have tried manually entering the IP address and Subnet Mask from the Windows XP part of my computer and it connected, but I could not access the internet. PLEASE HELP!!!!

ok. i have this miniature asus laptop with linux in it and i dont have adobe flash player! everytime i try downloading it, this pop up window comes up and says "open with.." or "save to disk" and when i click open with, it goes to my files and idk what to open it with! and when i click save to disk, it saves as an RPM file and never opens! and i need this on my computer to do pretty much everything and to edit my website and view websites! please please help me in any way you can!!!!!
ok this is all foreign to me. i do not understand any of these answers. im really sorry. i literally need to know how to do this stuff; i need STEP BY STEP instructions on where to go and what to click. i am going insane and im about to cry. PLEASE

I was thinking this would be a good way to learn Linux. What would be the best approach for this?

Debian is linux and the wireless internet card is

Airlink101 802.11G Wireless PCI Adapter Model:AWLH3025

I have seen several people using their phone to emulate a linux console using j2me (java for cellphone) applications.

Key features I am looking for is:
* Being able to type something into the console.
* Using <tab> (auto complete).
* Output. Display what the console returns.
* History. Being able to scroll up to previously input text.
* Work through bluetooth.

Thanks.

Dark_Fire

i want to save pictures but when i click save file as the window sometimes doesnt pop up. is there any other way to do it?