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Linux Live distro storage?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin| 3 Comments

Okay, so here’s the details. Read them all before asking a question in your response.

-I’m running Backtrack 2 off of a Live CD
-I have virtually no linux knowledge, so please be clear when talking about linux-specific things.

Now, let’s say I’m running Backtrack off the Live CD. Completely Linux, not inside Windows. I just installed the driver for my Wireless card. Next time I boot up Backtrack, will my driver still be installed?

Also, If I store a file, will it be stored on the CD itself, or somewhere else? Or nowhere at all, and I can’t access it after a reboot?

To help me learn, it would be helpful if you explain your answer =] (Not to sound like a teacher, just to be clear on that. I HATE school just as much as anyone)

Thanks,
Richard

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Linux Mint questions?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin| 6 Comments

Hi guys!
Please bear with me if my questions found dumb!
Basically, I need to buy a new pc and been researcing Linux. Sounds absolutely great and did actually download Ubuntu Live CD to check it out – seems to have everything I need: email, browser, office-equivalent, etc.
However, Linux Mint sounds even better, especially because it seems to boot quickly (something that drives me crazy about my current pc!!) and has Beryl, which seems much the same as Vista’s Aero (which I do love the look of).
Anyway, my question is, if I buy a barebone PC, what are the ideal specs if I want fast boot-up times, fast opening/closing of programmes and want to run Beryl?
Does it matter whether I go for Intel or AMD? What size graphics card should I get (and which make. I want one that Linus Mint can instantly recognise and install the necessary drivers for without me having to do anything!).
Finally, I use Skype – is that included in Linux Mint and if not, how easy is it to install?

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the question is about installing linux (ubuntu).there is a problem.?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin| 3 Comments

when i boot the system it asks to me some installing ways i just select the option to run from cd (actually it is a live cd) it goes to some command like interfase and gives an error:- “failed to set up xfermode (error_mask=0×40)”. i couldn’t understand the problem plz help me to sort out the problem…….
thank you.

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how to uninstal windows?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by admin| 2 Comments

I no its a strange question I have 3 different versions of windows installed and I need to get rid of 2 of them w/o reformating the hard drive I’m open to all answers even if it has to do with linux I’m veary fumilear with different types of operating systems and live cds. i have windows xp home edition installed along with 2 windows madia centers one of witch is still in the setup area while the outher one works. I can not get into windows xp home edition its missing/crupted “system32hal.dll” I replaced the file with a new one from a fresh copy of windows and still nouthing. again I’m open to all answers
their all on the same partion
thx I got one answer but I cant get into windows xp home edition at all so I cant do a restore when I try to load up in windows xp home edition it says”windows could not start becaus the following files is missing or crrupt:
system32hal.dll
please reinstall a copy of the above file”

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How can i formart an external hard drive in linux?

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin| 1 Comment

I have an external hard drive which is not working in windows. When i insert it, it plays the sound of new hard ware found but its not apearing on my computer. i have downloaded a live cd of knoppix and i am able to access my files on the drive. My question is, Is there a way i could format this drive in linux as i cant use it in windows. it is NTSF formart at the moment. any ideas. ps i am a linux noob

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