shadowstain

@shadowstain (9)

Philippines • Age 48

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is taking RHCE a best idea?

ruelou @ruelou (263) • Philippines 23 Apr 07

I am new to linux platform I want ot be competitive. Is taking RHCE a nice idea? what are the advantages of having that certification?

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shadowstain When you are linux certified like having RHCE, it just means you know your way around in linux administration. Companies will very much prefer hiring administrators with this certification than those without it.

5 Jul 07

How user friendly is Linux?

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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shadowstain Linux distro are free downloadable. You can get a copy of fedora from this link: http://fedoraproject.org/ For your concerns regarding the printer or any hardware you are using, linux have compatibility issues with hardwares. However, there are available...

4 Jul 07

Which Linux OS distribution is the best now ?

senthil2k @senthil2k (1500) • India 19 May 07

Hello, I have one another discussion thread regarding OS, where many people have suggested to go with the Linux OS. Do you feel that Linux is a Mature OS now and can compete with the other OS such as Windows ? If yes, which...

operating system

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shadowstain There is really no such thing as the best OS. This will all depend on the user, which suites him best. Linux distros are free anyways, I suggest get hold of a free copy and install it on a test machine. Once you get a feel of it, take it from there and see...

4 Jul 07

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Linux Server and 2000 client Connectivity

go4amitshah @go4amitshah (1005) • India 21 May 07

Hello friend i have one problem i wanna use linux server as file server and windows 2000 as client but i don't how configure server so help me wating for reply

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shadowstain For you to be able to share files and folders between windows and linux boxes, you will need to configure samba in your linux box. Since there are a number of linux distro, check out a 'samba howto' specifically for the linux distro you are using . This...

4 Jul 07

Unix is awesome

desperated @desperated (15) • Philippines 6 Feb 07

Unix is very stable system. I have server that is never restart almost 3 years

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shadowstain Best part is, you can keep your systems updated with the latest patches easily and for free. There are bugs here and there but since it's open source, bug fixes becomes readily available right away ^_^. You can tweak your system and tailor it to how you want...

4 Jul 07

Where can i get Linux for free?

gkings2003 @gkings2003 (82) • Kenya 20 May 07

I am looking for the OS-Linux so that i can replace my 5 pc computers. Is there anybody who has used it? is it better for internet comminication? Where can i get it? Please someone to help me.

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shadowstain I'm a RedHat user myself, but ubuntu is also a good distro. You can download Fedora core for free from here: http://fedoraproject.org/ As a newbie, it will be wise to check on some howto's to guide you and get acquainted with linux. Check out this...

4 Jul 07

Linux as an os

Chikana @Chikana (39) • India 21 May 07

Hey guys! Can any one tell me about Linux os. I want to download and use it. is it advisable or not?

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shadowstain linux is a great OS. If you are still starting out in using the OS, you may want to check some howto's for newbies, this will help. Although there is a gui, which is a lot easier to navigate, you will need to use the command line too.

4 Jul 07

Linux and work

slowsin @slowsin (41) • Italy 22 Jun 07

who is using linux at work and for what?

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shadowstain I use linux at work too... mostly for servers and firewalls. This is where the difference with microsoft lies. Linux is much more used on servers and firewalls and not really for end users. Although there are some linux flavors built for the end users. Like...

4 Jul 07