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Hi, I use Ubuntu and want to restore a mysql file. How do i do it? It is on my desktop. Thanks

Is there a live CD version of Ubuntu 8.10 for PowerPC's out there? Could someone please post a link? I've looked on google and ubuntu.com, and all the releases seem to be for intel processors. I could only find the alternate install CD for PowerPC, which always spits out an …

I've just installed gcc and then compiled my c program, but it does not seem to work... OS: opensuse11.1 Note: there's no error in the program since i compiled it in fedora but in opensuse there seems to be a problem in installing library!! [B]Need help! Very urgent!![/B]

Hello, I am new to the whole linux system. I am however having a couple of problems. Here it goes...I am using the latest ubuntu distro (intrepid 8.10) and have been trying to watch streaming videos. Some of them show up and others do not. Usually those that work are …

Hi, I'm running Knoppix's backtrack. It has a way of displaying man pages in a browser. you just spacify the browser, e.g. firefox, then the man page is displayed by firefox, instead of the unser-unfriendly text mode. Could someone refresh my memory? Thanks.

Hmm, I was looking at the linux distros and I stumbled across Gos Space, which looks like a nice OS [url]http://www.thinkgos.com/products[/url] What do you think? I'm thinking of downloading it and putting it on vmware for testing.

Hi, I have just installed my sound card. I use 5.1 speaker system but only right side and main subbuffer works. Can i enable 5.1 somewhere in ubuntu? I enabled all diasabled features and selected 6 ch in sound preferences but not working. Thanks

I am preparing for RHCT and MCSA, So IS it good or not to do this two certifications. provide ur view or opinion on this

Helo folks I m new to linux. I had fedora 9 which dint work pretty well. So i installed fedora 10. I want to set my screen resolution to 1024 x 768. The only options I see in the Hardware>screen resolution are 800 X 600 and less. I dont see …

Dear All, I am porting my C/C++ project (currently functioning on 32 bit machine) into 64 bit SUSUE linux machine uname -a Linux msglxd03 2.6.5-7.97-smp #1 SMP Fri Jul 2 14:21:59 UTC 2004 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux I am trying to get the warning Specific to long to int and …

Hi, I have just installed Ubuntu 8. Do i need to install any AntiVirus for it? Or is there any such thing? Thanks

Hi Im using tshell in my SunOS server. my .login file contains the following command: set path=/usr/bin /usr/local/bin echo "In Login- PATH="$PATH echo "In Login- path="$path The output is: In Login- PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/local/bin In Login- path=/usr/bin /usr/local/bin In tshell, is both "path" and "PATH" variables are same and delimited only with …

hi, i am appearing for RSCE (red hat)exam . which books are refer for that??

ctrl u erases the current line ctrl w erases the last word you tpyod ctrl c kills a running process you just started from the command line (usually) history <number> displays the last <number> of commands typed EX: history 15 displays the last 15 commands ,with a number take that …

i am using fedora via vmware server. i never set the root password. now, i can't. all attempts to use sudo result in complaints that xxxx user is not in /etc/sudoers. cannot edit that file as no permissions. cannot set root password what to do?

[url]http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download.html[/url] "The information in Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference is distributed on an “as is” basis without warranty. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of Ubuntu Pocket Guide and Reference, neither the author nor publishers shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to …

I've installed ubuntu on my system today it is giving low graphics mode warning when I log into it.

Hi, I'm going to install CrunchBang Linux on my 2GB pen drive. I was just wondering about the way it saves stuff. Do you have to back up and restore your data and settings every time you shutdown and boot like when using Damn Small Linux for everything to be …

I've just recently installed Ubuntu on a partition on my PowerMac G4 and have run into a little problem: the OS won't connect to my network that uses a WPA password:'( . I have tried using "Network Settings" to configure the wireless settings to use my network with a WPA …

OK, so for a while now I wanted to try out linux, so I did, first linux I used was ubuntu...but I did try Gentoo and Knoppix, knoppix I liked but had problems mounting the hard drive, so I went back to ubuntu and works better than before for some …

I just built my first computer, with some help from everyone on the hardware forums. Now, I'm trying to install some derivation of Linux. I tried installing Debian with the net-install, but everyone I try to it tells me my CD is corrupted. After trying 3 different Debian cd's, i …

hello, im sorta new to building web servers. i have a couple of domains and i would like to build my won web server...so i can host my websites from home...i want to start by asking what people would recomment using lynux or windows server 2003.....im gonna be running a …

Hello, How can I use yum to force the installation of a certain package, but without breaking the dependencies of the newer package? Thank you, Pim

hii everyone I bought a new laptop and want to install both windows and suse. But i'm not able to decide between xp and vista. I would only use windows only if a certain work is simply not possible with suse (in a convenient way) heard that vista consumes huge …

Hi Guys This is my first posting and i need ur help [B]I am new to linux and i want to install Ubuntu 8.10 desktop (or Live cd) or Ubuntu Studio but i am having problem with partioning because i am having 2 OS already installed on my PC (Win …

Looking for the best Linux OS out there at the present time...One that looks like windows... I have used at least 10 different Linux flavors... But which is the latest and best that duplicate most of windows structure... Will await your reply...

Hi, I cant save any php file into www. Gives permission error in text editor. But, i can save with using sudo nano ..... in terminal. In the properties of www directory, it permites only root. How do i solve this problem? Thanks

How do i copy paste a folder or a file from xp to ubuntu or the other way round? I want to keep everyting in xp because Ubuntu runs in Ms Virtual PC 2007. Thanks

Hi, I have Ubuntu 8. Sound doesn't work. I have Realtek HD. This what i have done before but not working. [code] sudo vi /etc/rc.local add “modprobe snd-sb16″ (before exit 0) write and quit [/code]

Hi, I have created a virtual machine for Ubuntu with Microsoft Virtual PC. When i start it i can choose either CD or ISO to install Ubuntu. However, it doesn't start. It asks me to put cd or show the iso file again. What can be wrong? Thanks