I personally think that the linux OSes, need to develop their WINE more.

Contact hardware manufactures and software developers to ask them to make a Linux version or to have it open source (hardware manufacturers only)

Make it that the main Linux OS, have a universal installing program. Right now its .rpm for fedora and .deb for ubuntu and Debian.

Promoting Linux operating systems through multimedia platforms (IE: tv, radio, ads)

I want to install Jawaws for my PC in which i’m using Linux (Fedora) OS
All the websites points to a file called "jre-6u21-linux-i586-rpm.bin" which should be run to complete the installation.

I downloaded the file and then right click on it–> open with other application –> Software installer
But it says that No packages or installer

What to do??
I don’t want wikipedia’s link about Fedora. I want to install that software… That’s it

I just wanted you guys to rank them for me cuz Im about to install Ubuntu, but then I took a look at Mint and it looks sweet, Fedora looks sooo sleek and Mandriva nice and easy… Could you guys rank them for me

When I run the fdisk tools in Windows-XP and RedHat Linux Enterprise or Fedora, it does not report and use the full Capacity ie 40 GB and also on 80 GB Harddisks, it reports approx. 37 GB for 40 GB H.Disk.
How to get the full space (40 GB and 80 GB) utilized?

I am a novice in java application developement. I just want to know that whether I can run the GUI application made on NetBeans-IDE(Windows) in Linux by some how compiling and executing the source code. I’m having Fedora 12 with all the utilities like javac and java installed on it. If any other utility is required then also let me know. Thanks in advance

1. linux
2. mandrake
3. ubuntu and ubuntu lite
4. puppy linux
5. red hat
6. red hat enterprise
7. fedora
8. QEMU-puppy

there is fedora 10 , suse and mandrake 2008 xtreme 2 avaible, i want to know, which one of them is the latest??

This question has been on my mind all summer long. As I prepare for class in the fall I have been searching the interw3bs for a new laptop. This reason for wanting one is I have been using a eMac running Fedora 8-12 and I love it, but I think it is time to move on to something more portable. My three biggest concerns with buying a new notebook are in this order

Functionality (Programs "just work". and Program compatibility)(GPU, CPU,ect.)
Battery Life (7 hours or better —–> would be nice if i can get that performance on GNU?Linux)
Aesthetics (Oooooooo Shiny)

I am going to college to become an engineer. I don’t know which field of engineering but I know I want to build a better future for my home town and small villages in the 3rd world. The software I use now is all open source but don’t know if I can get away with using it in a college environment where AutoDesk and Adobe are king.

Thoughts

Thank You in advanced.
To KJ

I don’t mind Apple’s closed system when it comes to iTunes and all that I have ways around that. But, they are showing great interest in F/OSS. Even if I run Windows ( another closed system) i still have to pay for the software. Might as well go closed source with open source benefits.

I have tried Red Hat, Mandrake, and Fedora and I just cant find the "user friendliness" of these OS’s. I guess I cant complain though…. theyre free. Any suggestions on the best linux to use making the transition from windows?

Hello,

How to install Grasshopper?then how to run dotnet application in linux?means i wanna knw that What is Grasshoper and mono?and what my further step to run dotnet website in linux(fedora)?give me sum tips abt that.

Thanks
Anks Shah

Email-id:-ankit_2705@yahoo.co.in

Hello,
I want to replace my Windows system with a variant of Linux OS. As I am not used to work on Linux, I would need an operating system that would be quite user friendly.
What do you recommend me? RedHat, Debian, Mandrake, Fedora? I really cannot decide upon one, as I did not try anyone before.
I will need it for personal use.
Thanks,
Alex

i have a SuSe linux box at work, Yast does updates and stuff over the internet, but when i try to install programs from Yast, it asks for the CDs, I do not have the CDs, is there any way I can get it to install new programs from the internet repositories? my Fedora box installs all new programs from the internet

Now i know i can use .RPM but i want to knows if fedora 9 linux have a autorun like windows got because really want to try Linux

i have fedora 10 if that helps
ive followed instructions
extracted file.tar.gz
up to ./configure
no such command as make
and tried to follow instructions
and it said that I need a file to compile it
went to website and it was in source code

is there an easier way that has a "GUI" program
to compile source code to .rpm or .deb packages
or a website to do this please dont tell me to use the Terminal
or Konsol
sorry the program is terminal

I am completely new to Linux (but well versed in IT and Computer Science, so I understand the concepts) and yesterday installed Fedora 11 and tried to install VNC (free version).

I want to uninstall it now, but do not know how. If I installed it using:

yum install vnc

How do I uninstall it?

I had a college class with the linux terminal application, and i did most of the homework on my laptop. i had vista premuim on it, hard drive is 160gb. made the 100gb windows, and the 60gb fedora. now i have dual booting as well. now that im done with the class, i want my 60gb back to windows without screwing up my vista. how can i go about doing this safely and efficiently? thank you!

I am downloading the .iso images of Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora to burn into a DVD and I was wondering which is the best?

I had a college class with the linux terminal application, and i did most of the homework on my laptop. i had vista premuim on it, hard drive is 160gb. made the 100gb windows, and the 60gb fedora. now i have dual booting as well. now that im done with the class, i want my 60gb back to windows without screwing up my vista. how can i go about doing this safely and efficiently? thank you!

Which one would you better recommend, Fedora 11 Linux or Debian 5 Linux? I tried Debian Linux for a little bit, but now I am sorta considering going with Fedora 11 Linux? Please do not recommend some other Operating System (LINUX) like Ubuntu, unless you think it is MUCH better than those, but please still list one of those two also. Thank you very much!
Best answer gets 10 points!!!
Thank you Dan but, yeah I am trying to find a answer from somebody who as tried both or knows a Full Answer
Thank you Michael E, I will wait for some more answers before Choosing….
Oh yeah another thing Michael E, can you decide between Fedora and Debian though?
Of Michael, I just re-looked your answer and saw the Fedora, thank you, yeah I kinda forgot you said that after I posted about waiting…
Ok, I have already got both, not a dual boot, I run them both using VMWare Player… But please still give any recommendations on any Linux Distros besides Ubuntu,Debian,and Fedora.

I know that fedora wont support mp3 and DVD’s please let me know how do i enable that ?
Please dont give the address >http://rpm.livna.org/ . for that i need internet connection . I don’t have one . I can download the binaries form some where and install it .

Please tell me which is better OS

I am looking for one application that can play any format of video and audio for my Fedora system. What application can do that?

file names, which one is the one that will initiate the program to install? I am new to this and have just about had it. Also since I have linux lite os DO I have to have fedora or ubuntu or not?

Can’t find anything which helps. The system does not recognise a Fedora boot cd.

i have "Fedora-9-i386-DVD" image file, in my laptop dvd rom is not working. is that any possible way to make linux os bootable flash drive or suggest me to do install in some other way.

can i use fedora rpm packages to upgarde redhat enterprice linux