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Total newb questions

brenix
I know this sounds completely stupid. Although, im pretty much a newb at linux. Im getting sick of windows so I need to try something else. I've gotten all three i386 ISO's for Fedora Core 1 and burnt them to a cd using nero.
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Kernel Panic at start with RHL 9

sopel39
This script does not seems to work for me. . . I get this when I try to run it. . : command not found : command not found : command not found : command not found : command not found : command not found : command not found : command not found '/mkdvdiso.
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I have version 9.2

jfly0988
Is there any way I can get my space back? Or continue with the process? Can you be more specific? The screen does not match mine. I have 9. 2. .
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Interactive Startup

Neus
ok, whenever im not connected to the internet on my linux box (mandrake 9. 2) it always wont start unless if i do it interactivly and dont allow the eht0 to load. . i know what to do. . its just its a pain.
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linux/krenel.h file not found in redhat 7.3(kernel 2.4.18-13

mishranavaneet
i want to add a module on my kernel but there is linux/kernel. h file not found problem is a big problem give me salution or from where i can reinstall hole kernel librery i install all kernel packeg and librery form intallation CD give me salution for solving this problem.
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looking into linux for my brother

cosmosys
Im looking to install a linux distro on my brothers machine. the only thing he uses his computer for is image editing, listening to music and surfing the web. Im more than 1500 miles away from him and cant do tech support that often for him.
3 2023
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RH9 kernel crash!!!!

Braveheart1980
I am quite new to linux generally, but i am quite advanced with win9x. I have installed allright the rh9 but when it boots i get the message: f 0b e2 03 3f d7 25 c0 e9 77 fd ff ff 8d b4 26 00 00 00 00 <0>kernel panic:Aiee , killing interrupt handler.
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mandrake 9.2 woes

1mancan2
hi. i'm fairly new to linux, and i like messing around with it. but after a reboot once, im brought to the login screen (gui), i put in my username and pass, and it starts to load, then the screen goes blank, and im shot back to the login screen.
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Updating to kernel 2.6.0 in Suse 9.0

taeuler
I would like to update the kernel to version 2. 6, but I don't know where to put the updated files. I have heard that the kernel is generally in usr/src/linux, although that directory does not exist in Suse 9.
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hey dan.. lol, another problem...

Neus
ok. . . ive been trying to get plug ins for my mozilla to work. . but they just dont wanna work. . . ive tried installing both java and flash plug ins, i restart browser. . . and then it tells me to install again.
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64Bit Linux Distro needed

hunter_da_punter
i need a irc or a url for a download for a true 64bit amd dual opteron system i have but it is collecting dust from the lack of usage pease i know someone out there will be so kind as to give me the hook up
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missing icons and stuff

Neus
ok. . . this is really starting to annoy me, but when u install some extra programs from the pacakages menu under configuration, it always messes up some desktop icons, and quite a few or all the icons in the kicker.
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Installation Problems with RPM

ox1222
Hi Everyone, I just installed a chinese input software. It is a RPM installation file. After installation, I cannot find the icon in the starting application How do I know where the software was installed and how can I open the software application? Does Linux have a folder which is like the program files in the Wi ...
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Viewing hard drive contents in Linux

ignite
Hello, I'm using RedHat Linux 8. 0 and being new to the system am having trouble understanding how I view the contents of my primary hard drive. I have two hard drives, primary is under Windows 98 SE's wing while Linux resides on the secondary.
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instaling downloads

Neus
ok, ive downloaded some programs such as msn linux versions that people have made and some desktop themes. . problem is. . how the freg do you install? which file am i trying to find to start the install???? im just used to my old windows where u just find install.
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Looking for a good linux for my laptop

Neus
Ok, Im looking around for a compatible version of linux with my Compaq Presario 1700 17XL565 (because I hate Microsoft quite a bit. . . ) Ive tried Mandrake 9. 2 kinda just blindly guessing, install went great, then I hit one error on the restart.
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Problems with browsers

ox1222
I use mandrake 9. 2 with KDE. However, I often cannot connect to www. The error message is: The connection was refused when attempting to contact XXXXXX. I don't have such a problem when I brower website by using IE in windows environment.
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Turtle Speed

ox1222
Hello everyone. I’m a new user to Linux. I installed Mandrake 9. 2 in my notebook. When I try to open with any application, the process speed is very very slow. It seemed to take forever to load up the application.
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