Anyone use Linux??

Power · 04-01-2001, 04:54 PM

Does anyone on here use linux? If so what do you think of it. I'm tired of windows acting screwy and was interested in trying out linux. thanks in advance.

97snakedriver · 04-01-2001, 05:16 PM

Yeah I do. Its cool if you're into playing around with stuff. Just stay away from the latest release of Redhat, 7.0. It looks nice, but is really buggy right now. Give it a few more revisions.

6.2 is much less buggy. You can always update later.

dinomite · 04-02-2001, 04:45 PM

Ya, get Redhat 6.2. If you like playing with computers, you'll love it. Lots too learn, but if you aren't big on computers, get a friend to help. If you are big on games, or have a lot of programs on windows that you use, check out their compatability with WINE (Linux Windows Emulator) first, or look for replacement programs. If you aren't ready to switch to linux, try reinstalling windows, that will fix most problems. If you need more info, just ask here!

DemonGT · 04-03-2001, 01:19 PM

i have a duel boot..windows and linux..i have red hat 7.0...waste of my money..i cant even get it to recognize my network card..cant even get on the net with it....so im suck in winblows

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires,E303 cam,cobra intake

NarayanM · 04-04-2001, 02:44 AM

yeah I have run RedHat 6.2 and Mandrake.

Linux is great...but be prepared to do some learning if ya don't know it.

I run Redhat on a work machine for web stuff.

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StangFlyer · 04-04-2001, 07:21 PM

The main server Mustang Works on right now operates on Red Hat Lunix.

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The Mustang Works Magazine
1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker
1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

Cliff92Z · 04-04-2001, 08:50 PM

Have you tried looking at Unix?

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1992 Z28 TPI.
160' stat, Accel 8mm, Accel Cap & Rotor,
Flowmaster, high-flo cat.
700R4, 3.73s HD Zexel Torsen

DemonGT · 04-05-2001, 12:02 AM

anyone know how to get RH 7.0 to recognize my ethernet card?

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb

97snakedriver · 04-05-2001, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DemonGT:
anyone know how to get RH 7.0 to recognize my ethernet card?

1. Uninstall it.
2. Install 6.2
3. Wait for Redhat to fix 7.0

Luckily Redhat didn't have any trouble with my system (3COM eithernet card). But sometimes it becomes a black art to get it to work right. I suggest sacrificing a chicken and ramdomly recompiling your kernel.

What kind of card do you have?

NarayanM · 04-05-2001, 01:42 AM

Yeah, take it out, reboot, and the install it and reboot.

But if it is a "mainstream" card you shouldn't have a problem with it.

3com nics work great!

Power · 04-05-2001, 02:10 AM

Well it wont matter anyway. Unless I do dual boot, which is pointless for me, I wont be able to run my internet connection. I am hooked up to cable modem and they dont support linux OS. So i would have to use windows anyway......so ill wait until another time. Thanks for the feedback though.

DemonGT · 04-05-2001, 03:12 PM

i have a linksys card..says it works with linux..and its hooked to a linksys router

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb

dinomite · 04-05-2001, 08:44 PM

Ya, for now you have to buy mainstream hardware to work with linux. It really isn't ready for you average consumer yet. Get 6.2 now, and wait at least until 7.1. RedHat *.0 numbers are basically 'beta' and then *.1 is the first stable revision, and *.2 is chill. That also applies to other RedHat distributions (mandrake, something_else_that_I_can't_remember, etc.). Get linux from cheapbytes.com and try it out on a dual boot, nothing to loose.

04-01-2001, 04:54 PM	#1
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	Anyone use Linux?? Does anyone on here use linux? If so what do you think of it. I'm tired of windows acting screwy and was interested in trying out linux. thanks in advance.

04-01-2001, 05:16 PM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Yeah I do. Its cool if you're into playing around with stuff. Just stay away from the latest release of Redhat, 7.0. It looks nice, but is really buggy right now. Give it a few more revisions. 6.2 is much less buggy. You can always update later.

04-02-2001, 04:45 PM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Ya, get Redhat 6.2. If you like playing with computers, you'll love it. Lots too learn, but if you aren't big on computers, get a friend to help. If you are big on games, or have a lot of programs on windows that you use, check out their compatability with WINE (Linux Windows Emulator) first, or look for replacement programs. If you aren't ready to switch to linux, try reinstalling windows, that will fix most problems. If you need more info, just ask here!

04-03-2001, 01:19 PM	#4
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	i have a duel boot..windows and linux..i have red hat 7.0...waste of my money..i cant even get it to recognize my network card..cant even get on the net with it....so im suck in winblows ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,FMS 9mm wires,E303 cam,cobra intake

04-04-2001, 02:44 AM	#5
NarayanM Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 22	yeah I have run RedHat 6.2 and Mandrake. Linux is great...but be prepared to do some learning if ya don't know it. I run Redhat on a work machine for web stuff. ------------------ Manu Narayan Moderator @ StangNet.com

04-04-2001, 07:21 PM	#6
StangFlyer Founder Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Michigan Posts: 19,326	The main server Mustang Works on right now operates on Red Hat Lunix. ------------------ Dan McClain, Editor The Mustang Works Magazine 1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker 1999 Ford Lightning SVT - 2000 Prototype updated by Roush

04-04-2001, 08:50 PM	#7
Cliff92Z Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 13	Have you tried looking at Unix? ------------------ 1992 Z28 TPI. 160' stat, Accel 8mm, Accel Cap & Rotor, Flowmaster, high-flo cat. 700R4, 3.73s HD Zexel Torsen

04-05-2001, 12:02 AM	#8
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	anyone know how to get RH 7.0 to recognize my ethernet card? ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb

04-05-2001, 01:42 AM	#10
NarayanM Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 22	Yeah, take it out, reboot, and the install it and reboot. But if it is a "mainstream" card you shouldn't have a problem with it. 3com nics work great!

04-05-2001, 02:10 AM	#11
Power Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 420	Well it wont matter anyway. Unless I do dual boot, which is pointless for me, I wont be able to run my internet connection. I am hooked up to cable modem and they dont support linux OS. So i would have to use windows anyway......so ill wait until another time. Thanks for the feedback though.

04-05-2001, 03:12 PM	#12
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	i have a linksys card..says it works with linux..and its hooked to a linksys router ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Aiwa deck,power acoustic amp,2 12" pianeers,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,Shifter knob,E303 cam,cobra intake,76mm MAF,70mm tb

04-05-2001, 08:44 PM	#13
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Ya, for now you have to buy mainstream hardware to work with linux. It really isn't ready for you average consumer yet. Get 6.2 now, and wait at least until 7.1. RedHat .0 numbers are basically 'beta' and then .1 is the first stable revision, and *.2 is chill. That also applies to other RedHat distributions (mandrake, something_else_that_I_can't_remember, etc.). Get linux from cheapbytes.com and try it out on a dual boot, nothing to loose.