Topics by jleach45

Hi I am running openSUSE 10.3 on a Dell laptop. I would like to connect the laptop to a Windows box which has an internet connection. I already have the crossover cable connected to them. Is there a HOWTO or an article someone wrote to do this? I am new …

Hi, I installed RH 8.0. It didn't detect my sound card which is a SB16. After installation I ran sndconfig, had no such fil or command. So I installed it since it wan't installed and it gave me the same error when I installed it. I ran the command at …

I recently noticed in my packages I did not install KDE or Gnome. Does it matter? Which is best. Is there any optimization for Linux like in Windows? Thanks:lol:

[size=4][font=Verdana]:lol:Hi, are ther any websites that have good info on Windows 2000 tweaks and tips? For example what Windows 2000 services I need and don't need. If there are services I don't need and don't want them running in the background. Thanks Joe L.[/font][/size]

Hi, What are the steps to create a dual boot? I am running Win98SE and I want to also install RH 8. Or can you direct me to a good site. :p

I'm trying to setup samba. I did everything according to the book. When I type in, in the web browser: localhost:901 the error is "connection is refused"????:cry:

Hi, What is the best site to get a basic knowledge of troubleshooting common Linux problems. And the best site for learning fundamentals of Linux? I'm not into programming but wanting to learn a new OS. Thanks Joe

I installed Mandrake 9.2 on a Laptop. It didn't detect the sound but I used sndconfig and configured it. I guess the problem is I don't get sound as user. What can I do?

Hi, I have a Windows box connected to a Linux box and they both share the Internet. H can I get my Linux box to see my Windows files and how do I configure my printer on the Linux box? Thanks

I know this is a dumb question: Does the hard drive in Linux get fragmented like in Windows? If so does Linux have a defrag program or wilL I havve to donwload one.