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 Apr 12 2007, 01:19 PM
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 From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65  |
Ok, I'm an idiot when it comes to Linux.
I'm trying to get Knoppix (the one that you burn onto a CD and boot from) running on my bf's computer. The problem is that his computer doesn't have an ethernet card. It only has a wireless card. Apparently, this causes XWindows not to boot. Now, even if I find the drivers, how am I going to get them on the CD so it will boot (the disc image is just an ISO file)? I think there's the same problem with the wireless keyboard and mouse as I get an error on those when I start up too. -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM)  Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Apr 12 2007, 01:29 PM
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 Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
try using ubuntu. the installation cd is a livecd, and it has more support for wireless cards. plus it's gnome-centric.
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Apr 12 2007, 01:36 PM
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From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 |
Dumb question time...
gnome-centric is good, right? -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM) Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Apr 12 2007, 01:59 PM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 2,558 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Seoul, South Korea Member No.: 28 |
its not hard to just add a file to the .iso
google it but first...i'm assuming there is only 1 cd/dvd rom in the computer? and no floppy?? --------------------  |
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Apr 12 2007, 02:08 PM
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From Atlantis to Interzone Group: Global Moderators Posts: 2,512 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Somewhere in space and time Member No.: 65 |
Yes, there's a floppy... I'd forgotten that drive even existed. :-P I'm working on downloading xubuntu right now (It's for a computer that's old and doesn't have much RAM).
Anyway, another question. What Linux distro that runs off of a Live CD is the best for a person who doesn't have much knowledge with Linux? -------------------- QUOTE (Spectatrix @ Oct 13 2006, 09:51 PM) Holy shit, pebkac, you're awesome! "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Theodor Seuss Geisel (AKA Dr. Seuss) "An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all." - Oscar Wilde |
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Apr 12 2007, 03:20 PM
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Group: Moderators Posts: 2,558 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Seoul, South Korea Member No.: 28 |
i'd say just stick with knoppix.
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Apr 12 2007, 03:24 PM
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Group: Moderators Posts: 2,558 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Seoul, South Korea Member No.: 28 |
oh if collegelinux is still out there it's a pretty cool one.
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Apr 12 2007, 06:09 PM
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Retired Funk-bringer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,656 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Dallas Member No.: 14 |
knoppix or ubuntu. i prefer ubuntu.
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