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How can I open a zip file on a Linux OS?

I reaceently installed the LInux Fedora OS in my PC and now the sound is not working, does anybody know what can I used and or do to fix the problem?
Thanks in advance

Linux OS!!?

What is your favorite Linux distribution? Mine would have to be Slax or gOS…

Which is the best linux os for programing?

I am searching for a linux os that I can use best for prograaming, also I would like if it could boot nice on a netbook……..

I was wondering what would be the best thing(s) about an OS like fedora core, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, etc, that would set them apart from the others.

Is Windows better for kids instead of Linux OS?

I love Linux OS (Ubuntu) on my own computer. But I tried Ubuntu on my 5 year old’s PC. He got confused and still cant get around I have to help him. Now Im taking Ubuntu off and reinstalling Windows XP on his PC. He is happy about the old OS coming back now. Anyone like else go through that too?

my dad plug in his 4 Gb flash drive on linux OS and the linux won’t detect it, only 2 Gb flash drive detected in linux. is it true?

How can I open a zip file on a Linux OS?

I reaceently installed the LInux Fedora OS in my PC and now the sound is not working, does anybody know what can I used and or do to open a zip file?
Thanks in advance

My 5 year old’s computer runs on Linux OS. Its a Dell computer and can he download any Super Stacker games on it?

I haven’t tried any of the new versions of linux so before I waste any time installing an OS, I want to make sure its the best. My general options are either Ubuntu 10.04, Mandriva Powerpack 2010 or Fedora 13. I would like your opinions on which is the best concerning performance, appearance, visual and desktop effects, security, etc. Thanks a lot.

My brother has a linux os computer and he wants to install windows 7 using my disc. Any help?

For people wanting to download media files on? And are all Linux os’s free or atleast the good ones? Is there any point of me putting linux on my d drive so I can switch back and fourth from windows 7 to Linux?

what was the first linux os ever?

Does anyone know what the first linux os was ever?

I want to buy an Acer emachine E725, which comes with preloaded Ubuntu Linux Operating system. My office PC has Windows XP. I want to take parts of office works to home and take back finished works to office via USB pen drive. I heard pen drives are only compatible with windows 98 and later versions. Can a word document be opened in open office and vice versa ?

Internet on acer aspire 5310 laptop with Linux OS?

Hi all,
I’m using acer laptop [acer aspire 5130 + Fedora 7 ]
i want to know does any(airtel,bsnl,tata)
data card supports linux OS?
Which is simple and best one to use?

does sony and linux (os) have any relation?

I was just wondering if sony make linux and if they didn’t, did sony make an os?

how to remove linux os from my laptop?

How can I remove the linux os from my laptop’s hard drive?

I want it to replace the OS my hard drive is using but I dont know how. If its possible, can someone describe the steps to do so because these Linux OS’s seem like they are only used before the computer boots with its OS.

What is the best type of Linux OS to use?

From my understanding there are several operating systems that run on the Linux platform. Which is the best one?

(I know a lot about computers but Linux is not my area of expertise. I am planning on a getting a new computer and possibly dual booting if I get some info about Linux.)

Is there a simple to install Linux OS?

I know if your computer savvy they are all easy, but I’m looking to pop in a cd and go.

It’s me again. I inserted the XP installer cd then restarted the system. On the start-up the screen says, "PRESS ANY KEY TO BOOT FROM CD…", but that doesn’t work. i repeated it several times but ubuntu doesn’t seem to respond whenever i am pressing a key to boot from cd. ubuntu is just starting the system without booting.
any help?

Will you be able to boot from it? Can normal PC files be installed on the same partition (mp3s, jpegs, word docs, etc..) or would I have to have 2 partitions on it?

I installed red hat(fedora) in my pc, but i have some problems with the hardware, how can i make work, if somebody can help me with that, i’ll apreciate

I am building a computer looking for a good linux os to use. Im getting the rest of the parts for my computer in the mail soon. Just wondering how to install it after I put everything together. Is it just like installing windows on a new pc by just putting in the disk or is there more steps?

What would be some nice features on my Linux OS?

I am developing a Linux OS based on OpenSUSE. It is for General Use what would be some nice features?
Also, What Desktop enviroment should I use?