Mandriva 2009.1: Network Applet
There are a lot of reasons for choosing a Distro, one of them may be features that are available for setting up and administering your network configuration. Mandriva 2009.1 offers a number of administrative tools that work well and are easy to use. One of those features is the network Applet. Go to system/Administration and [...]
Using the Shell
The Shell is the Linux equivalent of the CMD screen in Windows. Where it differs is that in Linux it is the heart of the system. It is rare that you use the CMD windows during normal operation in Windows, but once you are up to speed with Linux it will become second nature.
The Shell [...]
Dual Booting Debian Lenny
If, like me you were a little dubious about your first forays into Linux, then dual booting is an option I would suggest. I wanted to try Debian, but wasn’t confident enough to leave my precious XP behind completely. I decided to go down the dual booting route, and although it may sound complicated it [...]
Distro Choice: Based on Using runlevels
Understanding Runlevels
After spending years on Redhat/CentOS versions of Linux which use runlevel 3 for text mode and runlevel 5 for graphical mode, and then after spending several years with Ubuntu which is moving away from runlevels and using Upstart, I was somewhat surprised with Debian Lenny which uses runlevels 2-5 as the same runlevel. As [...]
Performing Backups in Linux
Linux may well be one of the most stable and reliable operating systems out there, but you should still plan for failure. Linux still depends on PC hardware and a steady power supply to be able to function properly. If you are administering Linux servers then this would be a no brainer, but even desktop [...]
