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TIPS TO SETTING UP YOUR NEW LINUX NETWORK TODAY

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Since linux is a free “open source,” network, which is an alternative to the pricy Microsoft and Apple systems, making sure that you set it up properly, is going to ensure you get the best use of the network. Once you have burned the linux operating system onto your PC, you can easily begin the applications, and set up the netowrk as you find fit. The set up process is going to be the same as when you first purchase a PC, and install the Microsoft software onto the PC for the first time. So, you will go through a series of questions, as far as the language setup, how you want to set up the date and time configurations, the connection options, and all other questions will be answered before you begin use. The best tip is rather than download linux straight onto your PC, to instead burn it onto a CD rom. This will allow you to install it onto several PCs (and since it is free, this is not illegal to do), and you are going to be able to download only the components you want to download, rather than having to download the entire linux program.

WHAT TO KNOW – IS LINUX FOR YOU?

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Anyone who owns a computer knows what an operating system is. It is in most cases windows, or MAC. However, it is not widely known that there are other operating systems available, but there more available and Linux is one of them. So first let us explain exactly what Linux is and if it is right for you. Linus Torvald developed Linux in 1991.

Linux is what is known as open source software. All that means is the when the user downloads it to their computer; they have the option of using, copying, or changing it. One of the advantages of Linux is the fact that it is more stable than the closed source operating systems. It seldom crashes. If something does go wrong, a programmer can go into the system and find out what is causing the problem. Once the problem is found, they can go in, find the solution, and pass it on to the user.

The one thing to keep in mind is that this system may not be as easy to install. That is because it is open source software. Anyone with the knowledge can go in and maneuver around. It is for this reason that it has no technological support. In any case, if having more control over the system works for the individual then use then Linux may be something to consider.

WHERE THE PROS GO – GETTING TIPS ON YOUR LINUX USE

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Getting tips on using your Linux can be not only interesting but useful for people who frequently use Linux.

One of the most popular commands to use in Unix s grep. Once you learn how to use grep, you will notice it become apart of your pattern commands. When putting together complex commands you will definitely utilize the grep command when it comes to executing at the shell prompt.

Grep means, “Global regular expression printer.” Grep is made to extract lines from given text that matches conditions by the user. You as the user will basically be allowed to enter a pattern of text, which in turn searches for the pattern inside the text that you provided. You will be given all of the lines that have the given pattern in them. The wonderful thing about grep is that you can use it wither by itself or along with pipes. As Linux user you should definitely know about pipes and how to use it.

There are a ton of different commands to use when using grep. Some of the more simple ones are

-v
This command reverses the regular behavior of the grep command . Rather than selecting lines, it will reject the lines that match the chosen criteria.

-c
The thing about this command is that It will suppress the basic output and only prints the complete count of lines that match instead of the actual lines.

-i
This command will Ignore the case of the text when attempting to match the given pattern.

-w
One of the more interesting commands is the -w. It will check if the given pattern is either a word by itself and or a single word.

-l
The -l command will only give the names of the files the given pattern was found in.

-r
You will be able to check for the given pattern ,which in turn checks within the directory that you pinpoint and specify after the -r option.

LINUX – THE GOOD, THE BAD, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Linux is actually a pretty fast operating system. There are a bunch of advantages such as less prone to viruses because many people target the Windows operating system. It’s much more application based so installing things like video games and the like is a much easier process.

A disadvantage of Linux is it not easier to use. This is the case for a lot of regular PC based people used to Microsoft. It’s almost acts like a Mac in a sense with it’s operating base.

Another disadvantage is you have to find out a lot of things on your own. Unlike Windows, there is no real help guide, and since there aren’t many Linux users, you may have to find an online guide or expert. If you can get past the learning curve, it’ll be much easier to use.

Another advantage of Linux is the reliability. There are a lot of software updates and variants that can be used months and years on end without having to reboot your programs. It’s also a lot cheaper than most Windows programs and comes with an Open Office on the computer. Unlike Windows, you have to get a full version of Microsoft Word.