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CentOS vs.?

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:29:41 +0200

Hello all. I have recently bought a new computer and plan to convert the OS of my old computer to Linux. I am in the capstone for my Bachelor's in IT so I have a pretty good understanding of computers. I may look into earning certificates with RedHat so I am thinking about using CentOS as my distro. My questions are:

1. Is it a good distro for beginners? (Again, I have programming and IT education)

2. Does anyone recommend any step-by-step (video or document) tutorials to completing the switch?

Thanks in advance for the responses.

Patrick

I displaced my linux partitions now boot takes a lot of time.

Wed, 20 May 2020 23:05:15 +0200

Hello everyone, i have a problem and i need help, first of all, i moved totally to Linux (Debian10) probably like 8 months ago, i used this tutorial for disk partitioning and everything went perfect, then after some time i noticed that my /(root) partition was running out of space, the size of it was 30 GB, as the tutorial of disk partitioning suggested, and what i did was shrink the home partition (which is the biggest) moved it, and expand the root, all this on a Ubuntu live GParted, i have a dual-boot (be cause of uni i had to reinstall Windows) so after doing that, just in case, i ran Boot-Repair. Since then when i select Debian on Grub, it takes like between 5 - 8 mins to boot up whereas before the partition adjustment it toked like a 4th of that time, and keeps showing lots of errors like:

ACPI BIOS Error (bug): Could not resolve [^^^GFXO.AFN2] , AE_NOT_FOUND (20180810/psargs-330)

ACPI Error: Method parse/execution failed \_SB.PCIO.LPCB.H_EC._QC9, AE_NOT_FOUND (20180810/psparse-516)

A star job is running for /dev/disk/by-uuid/03648bf7-3c03-45ad-9d91-a90eea220b66 (45s / 1min 30s)

Gave up waiting for suspend/resume device

/dev/sda2: clean, 504438/3049648 files, 7270848/12206336 blocks

Does anyone know how to help me?

I would really appreciate your help, thank you for reading.

Can't decide which distro?

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:14:12 +0200

Can't decide which Distro you want to use?

Don't worry! You can try out various Distro on https://distrotest.net/ it's free!

This will help you to finding the right Linux Distro for your needs.

ENJOY!

Cant install Mint or Studio as dual-boot?

Fri, 10 May 2019 20:17:35 +0200

Hi,

Im completely new to linux (other than trying a live cd), Ive been trying to install Linux Mint (on my dads PC) and Ubuntu Studio (on my PC) alongside Windows 10 following instructions on various web-pages...where I get stuck is when it tells me to select the FREE SPACE on the windows drive, it does not display the free space on the drives, it does show 2 lots of free space as 0MB and 1MB on the windows drive on both mine and my dads PC's - two seperate installations/instructions and exactly the same issues?

all I can do is install it directly as a lone OS on a drive, Iam a noob and unfamiliar with linux partitioning etc

can anyone help me install linux alongside windows 10?

thanks

NOOB - are their distros that allow installers?

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:13:38 +0100

Hi,

me and my dad are wanting to switch from windows to linux, I have very little experience with Linux (ran a few live CD's years ago), I installed MINT on a VM and read that MINT and UBUNTU where the recommended choices on most websites, I went to install TOR to help my dad with it (no good to me) and when I ran the Linux installer file nothing happened, I then read that on Ubuntu based systems you have to install programs via several terminal commands, the instructions (below) where quite overwhelming just for a single program installation, I know using terminal is the core of using Linux, but Iam just wondering if there are easier to use distro's that would be better suited for 2 noobs that want to make a transition from Windows to Linux, one where programs can be installed a lot easier than the instructions below?? if possible?? - I do wish to use the terminal but surely it can be easier than that?

thanks in advance

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Option two: Tor on Ubuntu or Debian

Do not use the packages in Ubuntu's universe. In the past they have not reliably been updated. That means you could be missing stability and security fixes.

Raspbian is not Debian. Tor might run fine on the Raspberry Pi 2 / 3 but not the first generation Pi. These packages might be confusingly broken for Raspbian users, since Raspbian called their architecture armhf but Debian already has an armhf. See this post for details.

Admin access: To install Tor you need root privileges. Below all commands that need to be run as root user like apt and dpkg are prepended with '#', while commands to be run as user with '$' resembling the standard prompt in a terminal. To open a root terminal you have several options: sudo su, or sudo -i, or su -i. Note that sudo asks for your user password, while su expects the root password of your system.

apt-transport-tor: To use source lines with https:// in /etc/apt/sources.list the apt-transport-https package is required. Install it with
# apt install apt-transport-https
to enable all package managers using the libapt-pkg library to access metadata and packages available in sources accessible over https (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure).

sources.list: You'll need to set up our package repository before you can fetch Tor. First, you need to figure out the name of your distribution. A quick command to run is lsb_release -c or cat /etc/debian_version. If in doubt about your Debian version, check the Debian website. For Ubuntu, ask Wikipedia.
Quote: I run Debian oldstable (jessie) Debian stable (stretch) Debian testing (buster) Debian unstable (sid) Ubuntu Trusty Tahr (14.04 LTS) Ubuntu Xenial Xerus (16.04 LTS) Ubuntu Artful Aardvark (17.10) Ubuntu Bionic Beaver (18.04 LTS) Ubuntu Cosmic Cuttlefish (18.10) and want TorTor (from source) stableexperimental-0.3.4.xnightly-master
You need to add the following entries to /etc/apt/sources.list or a new file in /etc/apt/sources.list.d/:
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deb https://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org stretch main

deb-src https://deb.torproject.org/torproject.org stretch main
Then add the gpg key used to sign the packages by running the following commands at your command prompt:
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# curl https://deb.torproject.org/torproject.or...6DDD89.asc | gpg --import

# gpg --export A3C4F0F979CAA22CDBA8F512EE8CBC9E886DDD89 | apt-key add -
We provide a Debian package to help you keep our signing key current. It is recommended you use it. Install it with the following commands:
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# apt update

# apt install tor deb.torproject.org-keyring
Now Tor is installed and running. Move on to step two of the "Tor on Linux/Unix" instructions.

The DNS name deb.torproject.org is actually a set of independent servers in a DNS round robin configuration. If you for some reason cannot access it you might try to use the name of one of its part instead. Try deb-master.torproject.org, mirror.netcologne.de or tor.mirror.youam.de.

Use Apt over Tor

deb.torproject.org is also served through via an onion service: http://sdscoq7snqtznauu.onion/

To use Apt with Tor, the apt transport needs to be installed:
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# apt install apt-transport-tor
Then replace the address in the lines added before with, for example:
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# For the stable version.

deb tor://sdscoq7snqtznauu.onion/torproject.org  main



# For the unstable version.

deb tor://sdscoq7snqtznauu.onion/torproject.org tor-nightly-master- main
Now refresh your sources and try if it's still possible to install tor:
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# apt update

# apt install tor
See onion.torproject.org for all torproject.org onion addresses.

How to Install Multiple Linux Distributions on One USB

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:44:13 +0200

Can't decided which Distro to choose.

Don't worry! there is plenty of choices. You can always try out those popular Linux such as, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE. More list of Distros

Step 1

MultiBootUSB is a free and open source cross-platform application which allows you to create a USB drive with multiple Linux distributions. It also supports uninstalling any distribution at any point in time, so you can reclaim space on your drive for another one.

Step 2
The recommended filesystem is FAT32, so make sure to format your USB drive before creating a multi-boot USB stick.Step 3
Download the ISO images of Linux distributions you want to install.

Step 4

Once you have everything, start MultiBootUSB.

The home screen asks you to select the USB disk and the image file for the Linux distribution which you want to put on your USB.

MultiBootUSB supports persistence for Ubuntu, Fedora and Debian distros, which means that changes made to the live version of the Linux distributions are saved to the USB disk.

You can select the persistence size by dragging the slider under MultiBootUSB tab. Persistence gives you an option to save changes to the USB drive in runtime.

Step 5

Click on Install distro option and proceed with the installation. It will take some time to complete before showing a successful installation message.

You can now see the distribution in the installed section. For another OS, repeat the process. This is what it looks like when I installed a copy of Ubuntu and Fedora.

Step 6

Next time I boot through the USB, I get the option of choosing either of the distributions.

You can add as many distros as you want and your USB storage allows. For removing a distro, select it from the list and click on Uninstall Distro.
Final WordsMultiBootUSB really looks handy for installing multiple Linux distribution on a USB stick. With just a few clicks.

Getting Started with Linux Terminal

Sun, 04 Sep 2016 15:10:33 +0200

Hello All,

I am new to this forum so apologies if this post is in the wrong section, i recently installed Ubuntu Server and had to get to grips with terminal i came across this guide and found it very helpful when nailing down the basics

https://www.cybertec.co.uk/blog/Linux-Terminal-101

Building a new PC ; Is there a way to have linux as my ONLY OS

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 07:50:25 +0200

I am building a new PC, if you want to see the specs. they're here : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HQkMgs

I was wondering, would it be possible to burn ubuntu, or any other linux OS onto a disc and treat it like a windows install and boot from disc, or would I have to do something completely different?

Creating a linux only network

Thu, 29 May 2014 19:41:45 +0200

Hi!

I have been a windows user for many years. I even have a windows server in my house. I have even dabbled in linux also. What I have been trying to do is switch from windows to linux completely. Meaning no windows at all. I am looking to create a linux server that will offer the same functionality of a windows server but without the windows. I want to use this server for authentication, file & print services. Using only the linux components and I don't want to use samba! I will use what ever management tools there are in linux console, graphical that can be used to manage the server.

I just want away from windows and microsoft!!!

The goals are

1. Authentication

2. user management

3. limiting access to files and directories

4. sharing printers on the network.

Can this be done by linux or should I just stick with windows?

My distro of choice is Oracle linux but can use centos if I have to.

How to install JDK and Intellij IDEA on ARM/Samsung series 3

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 04:53:57 +0100

Hello all!

So I am very, very new to Linux. I am also new-ish to coding. I'm currently learning Java and purchased a Samsung series 3 chromebook for the sole purpose of practising code (eventually moving to slick 3d).

I have JUST installed XFCE using crouton and have gotten Firefox using the Synaptic Package Manager, woohoo!

I would like to find out how/which JDK I need for this device and how to install Intellij IDEA. I've tried searching around for a little while now and feel a bit overwhelmed with all the information regarding this, not only new OS, but new architecture (ARM).

Basically my main goals are to be able to get the proper JDK and a Java IDE up and running. I have read that Intellij IDEA may or may not be available yet for the ARM processors in which case using Eclipse would be just as fine.

Any help is much appreciated! Thank you in advanced!

Gnome and KDE conflict

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 22:41:58 +0100

Hi

I installed KDE on a box that had gnome running already. Now I've got some weird issues going on. I'll try and give as much detail as I can.

I recently spun up a Debian 7.4 box and changed my sources to jessie. Then I ran apt-get update, apt-get upgrade and apt-get dist-upgrade. Once up to date I ran apt-get install kde-full. At the end of that install I was prompted to choose my default login manager so I chose kdm because I wanted to switch to KDE exclusively.

Once I rebooted neither desktop launched automatically I got some errors about dependencies so I ran apt-get upgrade -f. After another reboot my machine boots into gnome but there are serious graphical glitches and some items and text aren't appearing. I think this is due to both shells running at once.

How can I get my machine to boot into kde on startup?

How can I fully remove gnome once that's done?

Thanks and please let me know if you need additional info.

EDIT: I got into KDE by switching sessions but I've still got some graphical glitches. How do I make sure gnome isn't running and as above, ideally remove it completely?

Terminal commands?.....

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:02:34 +0200

Greetings! This is my first post [img]<___base_url___>//public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png[/img]

Soo, where to begin?

I'm relatively new to Linux, I have toyed with it a few times in the past. But this time around I'm determined to make the effort to become a life long user.

Sadly I'm one of those people thats completely stuck in the Windows mindset so as you can imagine, right now I'm finding one or two things a little tricky, but I'm getting there slowly.

Im sure over the coming days/weeks/month/years I'll have lots more questions for you all, but right now just a quick simple one.

I'm using Ubuntu 13.04 (not sure if this makes a difference, although I'm sure you'll tell me if it does or not) I got the terminal open and muddling my way through the commands to navigate through directories (folders in windows speak lol) now much like the windows dos prompt and dos of long ago, I worked out you can change directories using "cd (insert name of directory)" but what I would like to know is how to I change back to the directory I was in previously. To illustrate what I mean, in a dos prompt I would type cd files-here and it will go to that directory then if I want to go to a sub directory I would while in the files-here directory type "cd more-files-here" but then if I want to return to the files-here directory I would simply type "cd.." to go back. I quickly realised this is not the case in a linux terminal. Could anyone tell me how I would navigate to that previous folder. Also if there are any good terminal tutorials I could be linked to to read up on what I'm doing I would be most greatful

Thanks in advance.

Just starting linux

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:23:05 +0200

Hi,

I was wonder if the following tasks can be accomplished before I start installing a linux distro.

Task one:

I believe linux doesn't have separate drives, like windows where there're different logical/physical drives.

I currently have :

1x Samsung SSD - 128 GB

2x WD HDD - 1 TB & 600 GB

Is it possible to link all three hard drives into one main hard drive? (I believe this would be all under one root.)

Task two: (Need opinion)

I play games from time to time, so I would be using virtual box to play these games.

or

should I use daul boot:

SSD - I will install windows.

HDD- Have linux installed.

Task Three:

I want to share videos on network. (In windows it is called Network Drive)

Is this possible?

P.S Is Linux good for watching video in HD (720p, 1080p, 1080i) (m2ts, ts, mkv,)?

-----------------------------Off topic-------------------------

What distro & certification is good for network administrator?

I heard that Red Hat Certification is the best one to get.

I'm guessing Fedora should be a good distro to be using?

what am i doing wrong?

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:21:26 +0200

so i downloaded Ubuntu the other day, burned it to a CD, booted it, chose what was right, until i get a screen that says "Remove installation media and restart to continue.". I do that, boom, it loads to windows.

Am I doing something wrong? is there something missing?

Debian PORT CLOSED

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:04:33 +0200

Hello

I need some help , i had to rebood in rescue mode.

My hosting company told me that all the port were closed but i don t see on ssh how to reopen them and which one to reopen.

Can somebody help me on this.

I didn't touch to anything on the last 2 weeks and suddenly my server is not accessible.