Contents

      New User Questions For Linux.

1. What Does Linux look like, is it similar to Windows? LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
2. Several Important Files for Beginners to Know and Backup! LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian
3. Using the VI Editor to edit files. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
4. Using the Pico (Nano) Editor to edit files. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo

      New User Tips For Linux (maybe some tips for veteran users also.)

1. Cannot see all the text in the terminal. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
2. I am getting tired of entering commands by hand, isn't there another way? LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
3. How can I tell what package (RPM) is installed? LM 7.2-8.0-8.2
4. What options are there to use with a particular command in a terminal? LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
5. Man Pages and how to find more information on a command or program. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
6. I want a print out of the Man Pages or other text in the terminal? LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
7. What is Bash and this Bash Prompt I heard people talking about? LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
8. Why can I not use Root all the time, I don't have to do this in Windows. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
9. How do I find out what directory I am in when working in a terminal? LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
10. How to restart Xserver (ie. Xsession, Display, Xwindow) and what is it. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
11. Linux Directory Tree. What the main folders are for and where they are located. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
12. How to run a script file ( .sh file) and what to do when one won't run. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
13. How do I back out of X-Windows to the login screen or back out to console? LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Gentoo
14. How to change Permissions on files/folders. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian, Getnoo
15. Using sdiff(or diff -y) command to compare files. (Useful for Gentoo Config files.) Gentoo
16. SU: Most tutorials say to su to root, but what is diff between su and "su - root". Gentoo

      Linux Test for New Users.

      Installing New Linux Systems.

1. Prozilla - Fast and easy Downloader with Resume for ftp and http. LM 7.2-8.2, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian
2. Installing Libranet Linux. Libranet-1.9.1
3. Installing Slackware vs Mandrake. Slackware 8.0, LM 8.1
4. Installing GENTOO LINUX (Not a How To). Gentoo

      How to get Devices to Work.

1. How to get a USB Microsoft Wheel Mouse to Work. LM 7.2
2. How to get a USB Microsoft Wheel Mouse to Work in Netscape. LM 7.2
3. How to get a Linksys Network Everywhere Fast Ethernet 10/100 Adapter (NC100) to Work. LM 7.2, LM 8.0
4. How to get sound to work for Crystal 4236/37/38 on Pavilion. LM 7.2, LM 8.2
5. How to Burn CD's with a HP CD-Writer 9100 series. LM 8.0, LM 8.2
6. How to get a Microtek ScanMaker V6UPL Scanner to work. LM 8.0, LM 8.1, LM 8.2
7. Compiling a new kernel module instead of recompiling the whole kernel. An example on getting a scanner to work. LM 8.1
8. Use xvidtune for XFree86-3 to fix your 5597/5598 Video Chipset for 1024x768 Resolution. LM 8.0, LM 8.1
9. Conexant HCF Modem /dev/ttySHCF0 missing, how to get it to stay. Gentoo1.2, Gentoo 1.4rc1
10. CDWriter reads but does't write hardly without errors.
11. Garbled Screen and X not starting: Nvidia cards. Gentoo
12. UDEV Primer for 2.6 Kernel. Gentoo
13. Fixing Driver ( et131x ) for Agere Systems ET1310 ethernet chipset. (device ed00) Gentoo

      Tips & Tricks

1. Mouse not Working, but was before. LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
2. New Printer or it didn't get setup during Install. LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
3. Cannot see what Applications I have Minimized. LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
4. How do I arrange items on the Taskbar? LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
5. Backing whole filesystem with Tar and Restoring it. LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
6. You can start How To's from KDE but not Gnome. LM 8.0-8.1
7. Logout or Reboot hangs. LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
8. Can't configure something in Linux Graphically (like mouse won't work,...)(using Control Center in Console mode.) LM 8.0-8.1
9. Networked computer Internet Connection Sharing works, but can't get mail. LM 8.1, (not tested on previous, but probably applies also.)
10. Internet Connection Sharing. How to setup. LM 8.1, (not tested on previous, but probably applies also.)
11. Cannot start Control Center, RpmDrake, UserDrake,... If try in console to SU get Xlib connection error. LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
12. Mozilla lost my email. Acts like I don't have an account and wants to make a new one. LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
13. KMAIL: Setup multiple accounts in different folders and also tired of Mozilla losing my mail so import it to Kmail (ver. 1.3.1). LM 8.1
14. Gcc Compiler: If you have multiple compilers on your system how to choose which to use. LM 8.1
15. RpmDrake won't show any sources after updating, sources gone. LM 8.1
16. How do I tell what version a package is with Debian Linux? Libranet 1.9.1, Debian
17. Upgrading your Libranet, where to get Apt-get Help and other Debian Help. Libranet 1.9.1, Debian
18. Computer screen Locks Up; mouse, screen, everything. No Errors reported. Lycoris build 44, Debian, LM 8.2
19. KDE3 First Time Wizard pops up each time I login. How do I stop it? LM8.2
20. KDE3 Menu screwed up. Only shows KDE Apps. LM8.2
21. Etc-Update: Get a better view of the differences. Easier to read. Gentoo1.2-1.4rc1
22. Shockwave plugin installed on Mozilla, but sites keep saying not installed. Get rid of pop-up. Gentoo1.2-1.4rc1
23. Transfered Windows98 to another drive, but it won't boot up. Gentoo1.2-1.4rc1
24. KDE Desktop Fixes. Gentoo1.2-1.4 NEW
25. KDE ERROR: Please check that the "dcopserver" program is running! Gentoo1.4rc2

      Bootable Partitions

1. How to make an Extra Partition that is Bootable for Disaster Recovery, with X Windows support. LM 8.0-LM 8.1
2. LILO: Making it work for more than Two HardDrives. You can have 3 or 4 or more. (IDE or EIDE) LM 8.1, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian
3. How to make an Bootable CD for Disaster Recovery, with X Windows support. Debian
4. Partition Image: Recovery system on Bootable CD. How to edit it and make new ISO. Gentoo

      Kernel Information

1. I installed a RPM Kernel, without backing up (Oops, I didn't backup, how do I recover my old kernel) LM 7.2-8.0-8.1
2. Installing an extra Kernel. LM 8.1

      Application Help

1. How to Rip and Burn Custom CD's from your CD Collection or ISO's. LM 7.2-8.1, Libranet 1.9.1, Debian
2. Setup Samba on Gentoo Linux. Gentoo 1.2
3. The Gnome Applet Collection: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly. LM 7.2-8.0
4. MPlayer installation guide for Linux. Download my Gui also. LM 8.1-8.2
5. How to get Java to work in Konqueror and Mozilla with Blackdown Java 1.4.1 Gentoo1.4
6. Spam Killer: Using Bogofilter with Kmail. Gentoo1.4
7. Qemu; running Windows in Linux. Gentoo

      Network & Security Help

1. How to Setup IP Masquerade with Linux as Server and Windows 98 as Client on Cable (2.4.x kernel). Gentoo1.2-1.4rc1
2. Network Time Protocol (NTP), Sync your time at bootup. Gentoo1.2-1.4
3. ICS Install: Got new computer, but only one connection. Gentoo1.2-1.4rc1
4. NFS Setup. Network File Sharing (2.4.x kernel). Gentoo1.2-1.4rc1
5. SSH Primer. Getting started with SSH (OpenSSH). Gentoo1.2-1.4rc1
6. Distcc: Getting started with Distcc. Network Compiling. Gentoo1.4rc1

      Building Your Own Computer.

1. First off figure out what you want.
2. Where to get the Hardware.
3. Putting Parts on Motherboard and mounting Motherboard.
4. Putting it all together in the Case.
5. Powering up the System.

      Web Resources

1. Web Resources to help you with Linux.