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Linux
The Death of Windows If want you to explore and learn about Linux without uninstalling Windows or making
any changes to your PC, Knoppix is the way to go. maybe someday everyone will
carry a Knoppix CD and a CD-RW to use on any computer they find. That day will
truly be the death of Windows. More ... The Linux File System Linux uses a whole different file system philosophy than Windows.Windows
automatically assigns a drive letter to every partition and drive it finds. But
Linux makes every partition and drive a subdirectory of the root (/) partition. More ... Fedora 3 Linux File Management Installing Fedora is as simple as inserting the first CD-ROM into the drive and
rebooting. The thing first you need to know when moving to a new operating system
is how to manage files. More ... The Fedora 3 Linux File Structure You'll feel more comfortable using Linux if you understand its file system. Like
any operating system, the Linux file system is organized in a hierarchical structure
where a "directory" can contain files or other directories. More ... Linux Display Settings Linux uses a free version of the X Window System called Xfree86 to control
your display. Xfree86 supports VGA, Super VGA, and some accelerated video adapters.
If you have a new video card, or new motherboard with on-board video, you may
want to download the latest version of Xfree86. More ... Linux Installation CDs vs. Linux "Live" CDs You need to learn how to use Linux. And the best way to get Linux training is
to work with it and get real, practical Linux experience. There are lots of
different ways to get Linux, and lots of different versions of Linux to choose from! More ... Setting Up a Linux Modem Almost all modems manufactured today are software modems, usually referred to as
winmodems. Even though we pay a lot for a winmodem, they are cheap to manufacture
because they use very little electronics. More ... Fedora 3 Modem Installation An external modem connects to your computer's USB or serial port. External modems
have their own controller and DSP circuits. An external modem is the best choice
if you have several computers because it be moved without opening the computer's case. More ... Installing Fedora 3 Linux Installing Fedora is as simple as inserting the first CD-ROM into the drive and
rebooting. But first make sure that your system is set to boot from the CD drive.
Watch the on-screen messages as the system boots. More ... Working With Files in Linux With the availability of OpenOffice, a free Open Source version of Microsoft
Office which includes a Word compatible word processor, an Excel compatible
spreadsheet, and a PowerPoint compatible presentation application, you no longer
need to use Microsoft Windows. More ...
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