seems like u into this free stuff i mean linux and all.
I just installed in couple of systems
i know abt Fedora core 3-4 when they were out i had a copy too but I am not sure if i want one of those man. too complicated since we are so much dependent on windows.. i dnt even like MAC rubish

Linux is pretty much the same. I'm getting use to it now, installing  apps was tricky but I think I can do it now. Other than that it's much faster than windows.

seems like u into this free stuff i mean linux and all.
I just installed in couple of systems
i know abt Fedora core 3-4 when they were out i had a copy too but I am not sure if i want one of those man. too complicated since we are so much dependent on windows.. i dnt even like MAC rubish

Well, Fedora core 3-4 is too old. Have a new copy of ubuntu, and use as live cd then tell me your first expressions. People are just used to using windows. And It's hard for them a change. Lot of people don't know about Gnu/linux. They are willing to spend  huge bucks for operating system, applications, Anti-virus, and other system utilities. ( except pirates)

I use Gnu/Linux because it allows me to have complete control over my system. I can hack it the way i want. If something doesn't work, I can report a bug, and get it fixed next day or later. It allows me to be involved with community, and take my feedback or suggestions. Free software will continue to improve, and get better.

Excuse me, Mac OS X is not rubbish. It's just too costly to afford.

M using windows 7 its faster on my pc too im gona attach this pc to my lcd tv permanent n making a core i5 for myself this xmas

Windows is, and will be faster on newer PCs because of the more memory, and faster processors.

Try to install windows 7 on old machine, and see the difference.


And Install puppylinux on old machine, and let me know.

First of all don't take offense of my words. It not about money If I can spend 3 grand on my pc ,getting a copy of a  MAC OS wouldn't pinch me.
I think its a personal Choice.

I like linux. You might have installed in last few years. But I had that about 7 years ago in my pc when not a lot were there. It looked pretty good and on Pentium 4 was running pretty good.

My machine is pretty good you can read my signature.Now I am making a new pc this xmas waiting for good sales. I am having AMD now I might go for Corei5/i7 lets see.

Ubuntu I've heard alot about this . Open source softwares I don't mind since anyone can contribute to it. I got a spare harddrive I'll try and installing it.

Please suggest the list of MUST HAVE softwares so that we can see what we need

My first linux distro was Fedora core 4. That was back in 2005. Since then, I have tried many linux distros.

Between, Money was not only the factor considering choice of operating system. I would not even use Windows or Mac OS x even if it was given free. There are other aspects to look at.

Let me know your experience after installing ubuntu. I might create thread of post-installation guide of ubuntu some other time.

i was wondering if you know how to set permission to the /var/www folder. Its been giving me a headache for a couple hours now. Basically i can't change the content of that folder. add/delete but i can execute tha html file in there.

I tried:

sudo chmod 755 /var/www/

try

cd /var

sudo chown username:username www 

That should do the trick.
 
You can also create sub directories inside www for different websites, and give same above permission to those directories. This is just for security reason.

I am using it now, I give my review after few days.

not bad so far.

na i noticed it is slow, thnx for telling me its cuz of NTSF,

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