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luxram2330 @luxram2330 (76) • India 10 Nov 07

When i power on my PC, it throws a long beep. What would be the problem. It will be helpful if any responses for the same.

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nilotpal_c In most bios this means that the RAM has a problem or is not seated properly. determine your bios type when switching on your computer and then google 'bios beep codes'

10 Nov 07

pointyblue @pointyblue (222) • Denmark 14 May 07

I'm currently using Windows XP but want to try Linux instead. As the complete newbie I am I would appreciate your input on which distribution to chose? Also, will I be able to use my printer and other hardware? How my...

linux

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nilotpal_c Sorry for commenting so late, well I am surprised that Mepis told you to reboot. This is strange because the modular structure of Linux usually requires you to just restart the program rather than the OS. However, I do not have a wireless adapter, so I did not...

21 May 07

windhair @windhair (498) • Germany 14 May 07

Too many discussion about the distribution of Linux, everybody should have their own feeling about the distribution. Now let's list some great applications in Linux, for example, something MS windows does not have or much...

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nilotpal_c E-mail client: Evolution File manager: Nautilus, Konqueror Browser: Galeon, Epiphany Editor: Kate, Gedit Office Suite: K-Office These are I feel programs found only on Linux, which are better than their Windows counterparts ( However, Powerpoint is better...

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oslovibes @oslovibes (190) • Greece 14 May 07

i am looing for a small ,in size,distribution of linux,that i can donload and copy on a usb stick. and then put usb stick (live usb) and linux simply starts. yes i am a beginner,and i need your help. its essential that it...

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nilotpal_c Download puppy linux from their website. It meets your specifications. There is a USB bootable version which you can download. It comes with seamonkey and dillo browsers and has Abiword word processor and Gnumeric spreadsheet. and a load of other programs like...

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rahuldmhatre @rahuldmhatre (736) • India 15 May 07

hi how many of you have windows os and how many of you have linux installed on your machines....just wondering as windows is efficient and linux is stable and never corrupts, so what do you have? i have linux on my pc and windows...

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nilotpal_c I have Mepis, Sabayon and Xubuntu along with WinXP. I do not agree that Linux is inefficient, for a home user like me who just writes a few articles, and makes a few presentations, and surfs the net and transfers photos from the phone to the computer and...

17 May 07

Phlamingho @Phlamingho (7825) • Denmark 15 May 07

Are you running Linux on any of your computers? What type of Linux are you running? I'm thinking about getting Ubuntu, what do you think about that?

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nilotpal_c Yes, my desktop is quadruple booted with Win XP, Simply Mepis, Sabayon and Xubuntu edgy. I also can boot into Puppy. Ubuntu was my first distro, and I will tell you about my problems: Installation in dual boot was very simple, basically the program itself...

17 May 07

pointyblue @pointyblue (222) • Denmark 14 May 07

I'm currently using Windows XP but want to try Linux instead. As the complete newbie I am I would appreciate your input on which distribution to chose? Also, will I be able to use my printer and other hardware? How my...

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nilotpal_c In this case, I can just state my experience. I have updated Mepis and Xubuntu and applied all their patches. I have added VLC player to Mepis and Xubuntu, and Open Office to Xubuntu and K Office to Mepis, besides adding Opera to Mepis. I did not have to...

16 May 07

pointyblue @pointyblue (222) • Denmark 14 May 07

I'm currently using Windows XP but want to try Linux instead. As the complete newbie I am I would appreciate your input on which distribution to chose? Also, will I be able to use my printer and other hardware? How my...

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nilotpal_c Well you certainly semm to have had problems with Linux, but that is mostly due to you expecting Ubuntu to start working like Windows straight away. Do not forget that you probably have years of experience with Windows and that Windows is easy due to...

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pointyblue @pointyblue (222) • Denmark 14 May 07

I'm currently using Windows XP but want to try Linux instead. As the complete newbie I am I would appreciate your input on which distribution to chose? Also, will I be able to use my printer and other hardware? How my...

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nilotpal_c With Ubuntu, you most probably will find it quite easy to set up printers and most other hardware. However, you will not find smooth sailing with Windows. Some windows programs will work with wine but some wont. Check out their website. You will need patience...

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balasundaram @balasundaram (297) • India 6 Apr 07

linux has got more users in past few years.i think linux is most useful and offers security for users.it has also got more user-friendly now.i'm dare sure that linux will rule the world crushing windows to deep inside the...

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nilotpal_c No, at least not in the near future. First, Windows XP, gets all the work done, and is very familiar. It is secure if users are security conscious (though not as much as Linux). It is quite stable. And you have software support and hardware support you can...

14 Apr 07

yudishtira @yudishtira (136) • Indonesia 24 Mar 07

I just want to make a simple survey. What operating system do you use today? Give me your reason.

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nilotpal_c Faster than Windows, not completely true. Resource intensive distros like Open Suse may be a lot slower than XP, but smaller distros like Puppy are really fast. A further reason that Linux seems faster is that there may be no anti-viruses and anti-spyware to...

14 Apr 07

mantiz @mantiz (103) • India 5 Apr 07

Have you downloaded any widgets for your Opera web browser? you can get them at http://widgets.opera.com give them a try.. I've got about 20 of them at present and my favourite is 'Artist's sketchbook'!

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nilotpal_c I have Video Manager, Album and Artists sketchbook

14 Apr 07

valerfore @valerfore (298) • Singapore 11 Apr 07

Anyone here uses the Opera browser? I feel that it is not given the attention it deserves, with most users prefering firefox. In my opinion, Opera is smaller and faster and easier to use :) With the release of version 9.20, its...

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nilotpal_c I also think that Opera is the best internet browser around, for its speed, security and standards compliance. The reasons I think so are elaborated in my blog http://freewebsoftwarereviews.blogspot.com I also think that Seamonkey is another browser which...

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Sagar_ @Sagar_ (80) • Pakistan 13 Apr 07

What Do You Think Which Is A Good Browser Opera Or Firefox??? Many People Like Opera And Many People Like Firefox As Well?? What Do You Think Which Is A Good Browser?? Discuss Your Opinions !!

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nilotpal_c I am surprised because it is firefox which has a much higher memory imprint and makes the system slow. Opera , in most systems loads much faster. If extensions are installed, Firefox really slows down.

14 Apr 07

asteriskec @asteriskec (1074) • Philippines 24 Mar 07

How many internet browsers do you keep in your computer? How often do you use each of them? Personally, I have three --- Firefox, Opera and Internet Explorer. I use Opera the most, though. What about you?

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nilotpal_c Let me see: On Windows- IE7, Firefox2, Opera 9.20, Seamonkey, K-meleon, Flock, Avant, Webbie, Lynx. So that makes 9 browsers. On MEPIS Linux: Opera 9.20, Firefox, Konqueror, Dillo. So 2 more new browsers. On Xubuntu Linux: Just Firefox: I have just installed...

13 Apr 07

Sagar_ @Sagar_ (80) • Pakistan 13 Apr 07

What Do You Think Which Is A Good Browser Opera Or Firefox??? Many People Like Opera And Many People Like Firefox As Well?? What Do You Think Which Is A Good Browser?? Discuss Your Opinions !!

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nilotpal_c Depends on what you really want: If you want plenty of features right out of the box, with speed and security, it is undoubtedly opera. On the other hand, if you do not mind customizing a browser from its bare bones, and can do without outright speed and know...

13 Apr 07

kenchiprincess @kenchiprincess (5296) • Philippines 13 Mar 09

I am just wondering what do you usually have fro breakfast. I heard that breakfast is an energy giving meal and we should eat a lot to start our day but at times we often fail to do so. Are you a breakfast person or you ate more...

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nilotpal_c I am just wondering what do you usually have fro breakfast. I heard that breakfast is an energy giving meal and we should eat a lot to start our day but at times we often fail to do so. Are you a breakfast person or you ate more during lunch or dinner? What do...

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nilotpal_c @nilotpal_c (121) • India 8 Mar 07

I am now sick and tired of my blog, which very few people seem to read. Can you please suggest good ways to increase traffic to a blog?

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nilotpal_c Thank you,

8 Mar 07

nilotpal_c @nilotpal_c (121) • India 8 Mar 07

I am now sick and tired of my blog, which very few people seem to read. Can you please suggest good ways to increase traffic to a blog?

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nilotpal_c @nilotpal_c (121) • India 3 Mar 07

Internet Explorer has a lot of security problems. Stll, there have been claims by some people that it is safer than Firefox. To check out whether it was really true, and to see which was the safest browser, I checked the...

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nilotpal_c No actually security risks will be found more easily in Firefox than IE, because it is open source and the entire code is there for everyone to see. The IE code can only be seen by only a few select Microsoft people and hackers who have hacked the code. That...

3 Mar 07

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