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Linux, Need Help Getting Started.

cyrus the virus · 2006-03-22 17:45:05

This is driving me mad . How on earth do I install Linux? Here is what I have so far... I downloaded the recommend Linux for my computer. Linux GPL is recommend by the manufacture. I downloaded at http://www.targa.de/index.jsp?SID=0&NAV=1398&DOC=0&PAGE=0&PCAT=0&PROD=0&PTUBE=&PARAMS=&PARAMS2=&SPCAREA=undefined. My computer…

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This is driving me mad . How on earth do I install Linux? Here is what I have so far...
I downloaded the recommend Linux for my computer. Linux GPL is recommend by the manufacture. I downloaded at
http://www.targa.de/index.jsp?SID=0&NAV=1398&DOC=0&PAGE=0&PCAT=0&PROD=0&PTUBE=&PARAMS=&PARAMS2=&SPCAREA=undefined. My computer is Targa Traveller 826T MT32. I have downloaded the file. It now ask me:
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Please use the kernel version 2.6.6 to build the system.
I downloaded it. Now I have to compile kernel, with a C compiler, and how do I compile it to compile the system (very confusing). I don't have one, I would be gratefull if you recommend one. If anyone use kernel before can you explane how do I use it after I compile it. I know it is hard to explain it over the net, but give it a try.

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#2 22-03-2006 6:50pm
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What do you want (to use) Linux for?
Linux is merely the kernel itself i.e. The core of the OS.
You may find Wikipedia a good starting point for understanding : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel
(There's also a Unix forum, which covers all things *Nix (Including Linux). http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=32

You might find it easier to download a 'distro', which would (In most cases) provide everything set up for you - you simply have to install it and tweak it a bit...

A Linux distribution or GNU/Linux distribution (or a distro) is a Unix-like operating system comprising software components such as the Linux kernel, the GNU toolchain, and assorted free and open source software. Some proprietary software is found in certain distributions and is not free software.

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#3 22-03-2006 6:52pm
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Karoma wrote:

What do you want (to use) Linux for?
Linux is merely the kernel itself i.e. The core of the OS.
You may find Wikipedia a good starting point for understanding : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_kernel

You might find it easier to download a 'distro', which would (In most cases) provide everything set up for you - you simply have to install it and tweak it a bit...

For The Fun. To See Can I install it. To improve my IT Skills

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#4 22-03-2006 6:59pm
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cyrus the virus wrote:

For The Fun. To See Can I install it. To improve my IT Skills

http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/
=> http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/downloads/stable/LFS-BOOK-6.1.1.pdf

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#5 22-03-2006 8:19pm
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That's a bit heavy for a first time Linux installer. I'd start by installing a distro (I usually recommend Ubuntu to n00bs) and move on from there.

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#6 22-03-2006 8:23pm
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oscarBravo wrote:

That's a bit heavy for a first time Linux installer. I'd start by installing a distro (I usually recommend Ubuntu to n00bs) and move on from there.

Funny You should have said that, I just download Ubuntu. After seaching the web.

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#7 22-03-2006 10:00pm
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if your interested a bunch of us are meeting up on Sat. Its an informal thing and will definitely be noob friendly, so we could help you install if you are still stuck.

details about meet up here

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#8 22-03-2006 10:00pm
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there's a bit of a get together and mini installfest on saturday
see the thread in Operating Systems -> Unix -> Boards.ie 1st Linux Meet-up
if you want a bit of help with it...

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#9 22-03-2006 10:01pm
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damn Blowfish bet me to it
*larryone shakes his fist at Blowfish*

goddamn secure encryption algorithms muttermuttermutter

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#10 22-03-2006 10:11pm
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maybe i just type faster

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#11 22-03-2006 10:23pm
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damn these claws of mine!!!!!111oneone

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#12 22-03-2006 10:24pm
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larryone wrote:

damn these claws of mine!!!!!111oneone

Have you tried using both hands for a change? Ahem.

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#13 22-03-2006 10:40pm
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are you using the kamikaze bomber approach?

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#14 22-03-2006 11:44pm
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It always seems everytime I sit down to a computer I'm eating a chicken sandwich. As a result of this I can only type with one hand. I also only have bones in 3 of the fingers of my right hand; pointer, pinky and thumb. My typing is slow. I think I might have better luck with my toes...

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#15 23-03-2006 1:19am
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larryone wrote:

It always seems everytime I sit down to a computer I'm eating a chicken sandwich. As a result of this I can only type with one hand. I also only have bones in 3 of the fingers of my right hand; pointer, pinky and thumb. My typing is slow. I think I might have better luck with my toes...

...and,at that,only the left one?:)

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#16 23-03-2006 2:59am
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larryone wrote:

It always seems everytime I sit down to a computer I'm eating a chicken sandwich.

Uh huh. Chicken sandwich. Uh huh.

Is that what you kids are calling it these days...?

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#17 05-04-2006 9:46pm
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haha brilliant...chicken sandwich

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